Virginia criminal charge
Acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate in Virginia
Acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate is a Class 4 Felony under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-439. As a Class 4 Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Virginia sets for that offense class. Virginia classifies offenses as Class 1 through Class 6 felonies and Class 1 through Class 4 misdemeanors (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-9), with the standard punishment ranges set by §§ 18.2-10 and 18.2-11 — and a substantial number of offenses are unclassified, with the penalty stated in the defining section itself. Traffic infractions are not criminal offenses (§ 18.2-8).
Defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-439.
What is the penalty for acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 10 years | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate in Virginia
Is acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate is a class 4 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-439.
What are the penalties for acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate in Virginia?
As a class 4 felony, acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate carries 2 years to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $100,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 (current).
Which Virginia statute covers acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate?
Acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-439 (Acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.