if some one is trying to steel my car can i shoot them?

The use of deadly force in the state of Washington is limited to situations where one's life is imminently in danger. In other situations, such as the one mentioned here, it is a crime use deadly force. This response is general in nature and is not legal advice. No attorney client relationship is formed by it. Further, the response does not represent the opinions or views of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.