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Class 1 Misdemeanor Virginia Penalties
What is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Virginia?
A Class 1 Misdemeanor in Virginia is the most serious misdemeanor offense in Virginia.
The maximum penalty for a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia is 12 months in jail and $2500 fine.
A significant number of criminal offenses are classified as a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Virginia.
Some examples of Class 1 Misdemeanors in Virginia are:
- Virginia DUI
- Virginia Possession of Marijuana
- Virginia Reckless Driving
- Virginia Domestic Violence
- Virginia Sexual Battery
If you are facing a Class 1 Misdemeanor charge in Virginia, contact the SRIS Law Group Virginia criminal misdemeanor defense attorneys for help.
A Virginia misdemeanor lawyer will discuss the facts of your case and advise you about your options.
What is the penalty for a Class 1 Misdemeanor In Virginia?
The maximum penalty for a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Virginia is 12 months in jail and $2500 fine.
It is hard to believe that the penalty for an offense like reckless driving in Virginia is a Class 1 Misdemeanor & carries a maximum penalty of 12 months in jail.
If you are facing misdemeanor charges in Virginia and want to know the penalty for a misdemeanor charge in Virginia, contact the SRIS Law Group Virginia misdemeanor lawyers for help.
Virginia Code 18.2-11 lists the different misdemeanor charges in Virginia.
VA Penal Code 18.2-11. Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor:
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.
What are some of the possible consequences of underage possession of alcohol in Virginia?
This is a Class 1 Misdemeanor In Virginia. A Virginia Class 1 Misdemeanor is the highest misdemeanor offense in Virginia.
The maximum penalty is a 1 year loss of driver’s license, up to 12 months in jail, up to $2500 in fines.
Some of the other consequences of underage possession of alcohol is having to take a Virginia ASAP Class, being kicked out of school or college and having a criminal record.
Do not think a conviction for underage possession of alcohol in Virginia is a simple slap on the wrist.
If you have been charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol in Virginia, contact the SRIS Law Group Virginia criminal defense lawyers immediately.
DON’T TAKE A CHANCE WITH YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD
DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST A MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL CHARGE
Many people think of criminal offenses defined as misdemeanors in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts as something with minor ramifications. They are gravely mistaken. Although misdemeanors will usually result in lesser penalties than a felony, misdemeanors are criminal offenses in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. Thus if you are convicted of a misdemeanor in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts, you will have a criminal record. You may also be jailed for up to one year, face the potential of losing your job, losing your driver’s license among other penalties. A lot of people in the United States don’t realize that certain misdemeanors may be treated as an aggravated felony by the Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (formerly known as the INS). Thus a conviction for a misdemeanor in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts may also result in deportation proceedings.
Don’t take a chance with your criminal record. Do your best to keep it clean. If you have been charged with a crime that is a misdemeanor in Virginia, misdemeanor in Maryland or misdemeanor in Massachusetts and you don’t want to take the chance of going to jail or possibly losing your job, hire a SRIS, P.C. Massachusetts, Maryland or Virginia criminal defense attorney. We can help. We will meet with you and discuss your options honestly. We will tell you if we think you really need to hire an attorney or not.
We have offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
You can make an appointment to talk with a Virginia misdemeanor defense lawyer, Maryland misdemeanor defense lawyer or Massachusetts misdemeanor defense lawyer by calling us at 888-437-7747 or contact us on our fast on line form.
Some of the different types of misdemeanor crimes are simple assault, prostitution, trespass, first offense DUI, shoplifting or minor larceny, simple possession of marijuana, telephone threats, etc.
Our misdemeanor defense attorneys and staff who defend misdemeanors in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Our misdemeanor defense attorneys are licensed to handle misdemeanor cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts, however we handle misdemeanor matters only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
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Virginia Felony Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you have been charged with a felony in Virginia, the punishment can range from probation to death. If you are convicted of a felony in Virginia and are sentenced to a period of incarceration, you may serve the time in a Virginia state correctional facility. A felony charge in Virginia has much more severe repercussions that a misdemeanor offense in Virginia. To obtain a general overview of the repercussions, please click on the term felony.
Call the Virginia criminal lawyers of SRIS, P.C. to discuss your felony charge. We are very experienced at defending clients charged with a felony in Virginia. Once you contact us a Virginia felony defense attorney from our firm will talk with you about your case and discussion your options with you. The Virginia felony defense lawyer will then advise you as to how he/she can best help you.
We have six offices in Virginia to better serve you. Our offices are located in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
Call us today for help. You can reach us at 888-437-7747, email, or complete our on line form and we will contact you. Don’t wait to get help.
To obtain a general overview of felony charges, please click here
To learn more about the laws pertaining to felony charges in Maryland or Massachusetts, please click on the state.
The following are the different classes of felonies in Virginia and the punishment for each class of felony in Virginia.
VA Code § 18.2-10. Punishment for conviction of felony; penalty
The authorized punishments for conviction of a felony are:
(a) For Class 1 felonies in Virginia, death, if the person so convicted was 18 years of age or older at the time of the offense and is not determined to be mentally retarded pursuant to § 19.2-264.3:1.1, or imprisonment for life and, subject to subdivision (g), a fine of not more than $100,000. If the person was under 18 years of age at the time of the offense or is determined to be mentally retarded pursuant to § 19.2-264.3:1.1, the punishment shall be imprisonment for life and, subject to subdivision (g), a fine of not more than $100,000.
(b) For Class 2 felonies in Virginia, imprisonment for life or for any term not less than 20 years and, subject to subdivision (g), a fine of not more than $100,000.
(c) For Class 3 felonies in Virginia, a term of imprisonment of not less than five years nor more than 20 years and, subject to subdivision (g), a fine of not more than $100,000.
(d) For Class 4 felonies in Virginia, a term of imprisonment of not less than two years nor more than 10 years and, subject to subdivision (g), a fine of not more than $100,000.
(e) For Class 5 felonies in Virginia, a term of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than 10 years, or in the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.
(f) For Class 6 felonies in Virginia, a term of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than five years, or in the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.
(g) Except as specifically authorized in subdivision (e) or (f), or in Class 1 felonies in Virginia, for which a sentence of death is imposed, the court shall impose either a sentence of imprisonment together with a fine, or imprisonment only. However, if the defendant is not a natural person, the court shall impose only a fine.
For any Virginia felony offense committed (i) on or after January 1, 1995, the court may, and (ii) on or after July 1, 2000, shall, except in cases in which the court orders a suspended term of confinement of at least six months, impose an additional term of not less than six months nor more than three years, which shall be suspended conditioned upon successful completion of a period of post-release supervision pursuant to § 19.2-295.2 and compliance with such other terms as the sentencing court may require. However, such additional term may only be imposed when the sentence includes an active term of incarceration in a correctional facility.
For a felony offense in Virginia 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.
Our Virginia felony defense attorneys and staff with offices in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Fredericksburg, Richmond & Virginia Beach, speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Tamil, Telugu, Arabic, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
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