Virginia criminal charge
Entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad in Virginia
Entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-147. 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. § 18.2-147.
What is the penalty for entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad 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 entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad in Virginia
Is entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
What are the penalties for entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad 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 entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad?
Entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-147 (Entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad; exceptions).
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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.