Virginia criminal charge
Falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas in Virginia
Falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas is a Class 3 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-172.1. 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. § 18.2-172.1.
What is the penalty for falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas 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 falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas in Virginia
Is falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-172.1.
What are the penalties for falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas in Virginia?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas?
Falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-172.1 (Falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas; penalty).
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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.