Virginia criminal charge
Calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause in Virginia
Calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-212. As a Class 1 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. § 18.2-212.
What is the penalty for calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause in Virginia
Is calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
What are the penalties for calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause carries up to 12 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 (current).
Which Virginia statute covers calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause?
Calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-212 (Calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause; maliciously activating fire alarms; venue).
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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.