Revised Code of Washington Chapter 9.62 — Malicious Prosecution—Abuse of Process

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Malicious prosecution

Every person who shall, maliciously and without probable cause therefor, cause or attempt to cause another to be arrested or proceeded against for any crime of which he or she is innocent:(1) If such crime be a felony, is guilty of a class C felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in a state correctional facility…

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Wash. Rev. Code § 9.62.020

Instituting suit in name of another

Every person who shall institute or prosecute any action or other proceeding in the name of another, without his or her consent and contrary to law, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

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