Virginia § 18.2-11 Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor

Virginia Statutes

§ 18.2-11 — Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor

Virginia § 18.2-11

Title 18.2CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLY

Ch. 1IN GENERAL

Art. 3CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND PUNISHMENT THEREFOR

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 (2026).

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The authorized punishments for conviction of a misdemeanor are:

(a)For Class 1 misdemeanors, confinement in jail for not more than twelve months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.

(b)For Class 2 misdemeanors, confinement in jail for not more than six months and a fine of not more than $1,000, either or both.

(c)For Class 3 misdemeanors, a fine of not more than $500.

(d)For Class 4 misdemeanors, a fine of not more than $250. For a misdemeanor offense prohibiting proximity to children as described in subsection A of § 18.2-370.2, the sentencing court is authorized to impose the punishment set forth in subsection B of that section in addition to any other penalty provided by law.

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The authorized punishments for conviction of a misdemeanor are:

(a) For Class 1 misdemeanors, confinement in jail for not more than twelve months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.

(b) For Class 2 misdemeanors, confinement in jail for not more than six months and a fine of not more than $1,000, either or both.

(c) For Class 3 misdemeanors, a fine of not more than $500.

(d) For Class 4 misdemeanors, a fine of not more than $250.

For a misdemeanor offense prohibiting proximity to children as described in subsection A of § 18.2-370.2, the sentencing court is authorized to impose the punishment set forth in subsection B of that section in addition to any other penalty provided by law.