Virginia criminal charge
Aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc in Virginia
Aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-348. Its classification is not fixed: Virginia assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-348.
What is the penalty for aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (Aiding prostitution — general — Applies to any violation of this section not involving a minor victim.) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Aiding prostitution — general — Applies to any violation of this section not involving a minor victim.; either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Aiding prostitution — victim under 18 — Applies when an adult violates this section with a person under the age of 18.; or, at 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 (§ 18.2-10(f))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Aiding prostitution — victim under 18 — Applies when an adult violates this section with a person under the age of 18.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiding prostitution — general | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies to any violation of this section not involving a minor victim. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-348undefined |
| Aiding prostitution — victim under 18 | Class 6 Felony | Applies when an adult violates this section with a person under the age of 18. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-348undefined |
Common questions about aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc in Virginia
Is aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-348.
Aiding prostitution — general: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-348) · Aiding prostitution — victim under 18: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-348)
What are the penalties for aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc in Virginia?
Penalties for aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 1 misdemeanor up to a class 6 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 and Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc?
Aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-348 (Aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc.; penalty).
Legal terms used in this law
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.