Virginia criminal charge
Changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc in Virginia
Changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-214. 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. § 18.2-214.
What is the penalty for changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc 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 changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc in Virginia
Is changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-214.
What are the penalties for changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc 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 changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc?
Changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-214 (Changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc).
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.