Virginia criminal charge
Disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies in Virginia
Disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies is a Class 3 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-166. As a Class 3 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. § 18.2-166.
What is the penalty for disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(c))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies in Virginia
Is disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-166.
What are the penalties for disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies in Virginia?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies?
Disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-166 (Disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies).
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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.