Virginia criminal charge
Boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare in Virginia
Boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare is a Class 2 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.1. As a Class 2 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. § 18.2-160.1.
What is the penalty for boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(b))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare in Virginia
Is boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare is a class 2 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.1.
What are the penalties for boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare in Virginia?
As a class 2 misdemeanor, boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 (current).
Which Virginia statute covers boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare?
Boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.1 (Boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare; penalty).
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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.