Virginia criminal charge
Advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor in Virginia
Advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor is a Class 3 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-201. As a Class 3 Misdemeanor, 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. § 18.2-201.
What is the penalty for advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(c))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
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Common questions about advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor in Virginia
Is advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-201.
What are the penalties for advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor in Virginia?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor?
Advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-201 (Advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor).
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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.