Virginia criminal charge
False pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree in Virginia
False pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree is a Class 3 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-205. 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. § 18.2-205.
What is the penalty for false pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree 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 |
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Common questions about false pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree in Virginia
Is false pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
False pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-205.
What are the penalties for false pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree in Virginia?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, false pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers false pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree?
False pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-205 (False pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree).
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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.