Obtaining a signature by deception or duress.

  1. Law
  2. Revised Code of Washington
  3. Washington Criminal Code
  4. Fraud.
  5. Obtaining a signature by deception or duress.

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(1) A person is guilty of obtaining a signature by deception or duress if by deception or duress and with intent to defraud or deprive he or she causes another person to sign or execute a written instrument.

(2) Obtaining a signature by deception or duress is a class C felony.

[ 2011 c 336 § 383; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 14; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.60.030.]

NOTES:

Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020.


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