RCW 9A.36.050
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(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.
[ 1997 c 338 s 45 ; 1989 c 271 s 110 ; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.36.050 .]
Notes:
Finding — Evaluation — Report — 1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357 .
Severability — Effective dates — 1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060 .
Finding — Intent — 1989 c 271 ss 102, 109, and 110: "The legislature finds that increased trafficking in illegal drugs has increased the likelihood of "drive-by shootings." It is the intent of the legislature in sections 102, 109, and 110 of this act to categorize such reckless and criminal activity into a separate crime and to provide for an appropriate punishment." [ 1989 c 271 s 108 .]
Application — 1989 c 271 ss 101-111: See note following RCW 9.94A.510 .
Severability — 1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510 .
Criminal history and driving record: RCW 46.61.513 .