Increases penalty for assaulting a law enforcement officer in Washington.

The bill amends Washington law to increase the penalty for assaulting a law enforcement officer. Specifically, it raises the severity of the crime to a class B felony when the assault occurs during a riot or unlawful assembly. Additionally, it mandates a minimum 180-day confinement term for such offenses. The bill also adjusts the seriousness level of crimes in the state's sentencing guidelines.

Increases penalty for assaulting a law enforcement officer in Washington.

The bill amends Washington law to increase the penalty for assaulting a law enforcement officer. Specifically, it raises the severity of the crime to a class B felony when the assault occurs during a riot or unlawful assembly. Additionally, it mandates a minimum 180-day confinement term for such offenses. The bill also adjusts the seriousness level of crimes in the state's sentencing guidelines.