Virginia criminal charge
Burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony in Virginia
Burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony is a Class 4 Felony under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-82. 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. § 18.2-82.
What is the penalty for burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony 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 burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony in Virginia
Is burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony is a class 4 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-82.
What are the penalties for burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony in Virginia?
As a class 4 felony, burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony 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 burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony?
Burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-82 (Burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony).
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.