Reckless Endangerment

Washington State Reckless Endangerment Charges

If you, or someone you know, is facing a Washington State reckless endangerment charge, the government must prove the elements of that offense beyond a reasonable doubt.  These elements are laid out under the Washington State criminal statutes.  Reckless endangerment is a gross-misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $5000 fine.  If you have any questions about the elements of the Washington State reckless endangerment charges, please feel free to contact us for a free consultation.

Below is the Revised Code of Washington Statutes (what the Washington State government most prove beyond a reasonable doubt to convict you of this crime and what we will defend you against):

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RCW 9A.36.050
Reckless endangerment.

(1) A person is guilty of reckless endangerment when he or she recklessly engages in conduct not amounting to drive-by shooting but that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person.

(2) Reckless endangerment is a gross misdemeanor.

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