Virginia criminal charge
Bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees in Virginia
Bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees is a Class 5 Felony under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-55. As a Class 5 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. § 18.2-55.
What is the penalty for bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 10 years (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(e))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(e)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees in Virginia
Is bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees is a class 5 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-55.
What are the penalties for bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees in Virginia?
As a class 5 felony, bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees carries 1 years to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 (current).
Which Virginia statute covers bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees?
Bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-55 (Bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees).
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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.