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WPIC 77.42 Motor Vehicle Theft Tools—Definition

11A WAPRAC WPIC 77.42Washington Practice Series TMWashington Pattern Jury Instructions--Criminal

11A Wash. Prac., Pattern Jury Instr. Crim. WPIC 77.42 (5th Ed)
Washington Practice Series TM
Washington Pattern Jury Instructions--Criminal
January 2024 Update
Washington State Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions
Part IX. Crimes Against Property
WPIC CHAPTER 77. Possessing Stolen Property
WPIC 77.42 Motor Vehicle Theft Tools—Definition
“Motor vehicle theft tool” [means] [includes] [but is not limited to], the following:
[slim jim] [false master key] [master purpose key] [altered or shaved key] [trial or jiggler key] [slide hammer] [lock puller] [picklock] [bit] [nipper] [any other implement that is intended to be used in the commission of a motor vehicle related theft], or [knowing that the same is intended to be so used].
[For the purposes of this instruction, the following definitions apply:
[“False master” or “master key” is any key or other device made or altered to fit locks or ignitions of multiple vehicles, or vehicles other than that for which the key was originally manufactured.]
[“Altered or shaved key” is any key altered, by cutting, filing, or other means, to fit multiple vehicles or vehicles other than the vehicles for which the key was originally manufactured.]
[“Trial keys” or “jiggler keys” are keys or sets designed or altered to manipulate a vehicle locking mechanism other than the lock for which the key was originally manufactured.]]
NOTE ON USE
Use bracketed material as applicable. Use WPIC 77.40 (Making or Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools—Definition) and WPIC 77.41 (Making or Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools—Elements) with this instruction.
COMMENT
RCW 9A.56.063(2), (3).
[Current as of January 2019.]
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