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Maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated in Virginia
Maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.5. Its classification is not fixed: Virginia assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.5.
What is the penalty for maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Maiming resulting from operating watercraft while intoxicated - serious bodily injury — Operating a watercraft or motorboat while intoxicated in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show reckless disregard for human life, unintentionally causing serious bodily injury to another person.; or, at the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both (§ 18.2-10(f))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Maiming resulting from operating watercraft while intoxicated - serious bodily injury — Operating a watercraft or motorboat while intoxicated in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show reckless disregard for human life, unintentionally causing serious bodily injury to another person.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 10 years (Maiming resulting from operating watercraft while intoxicated - permanent and significant physical impairment — Operating a watercraft or motorboat while intoxicated in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show reckless disregard for human life, unintentionally causing serious bodily injury resulting in permanent and significant physical impairment.) | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (Maiming resulting from operating watercraft while intoxicated - permanent and significant physical impairment — Operating a watercraft or motorboat while intoxicated in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show reckless disregard for human life, unintentionally causing serious bodily injury resulting in permanent and significant physical impairment.; only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiming resulting from operating watercraft while intoxicated - serious bodily injury | Class 6 Felony | Operating a watercraft or motorboat while intoxicated in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show reckless disregard for human life, unintentionally causing serious bodily injury to another person. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.5A |
| Maiming resulting from operating watercraft while intoxicated - permanent and significant physical impairment | Class 4 Felony | Operating a watercraft or motorboat while intoxicated in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show reckless disregard for human life, unintentionally causing serious bodily injury resulting in permanent and significant physical impairment. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.5B |
Common questions about maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated in Virginia
Is maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated ranges from a class 6 felony to a class 4 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.5.
Maiming resulting from operating watercraft while intoxicated - serious bodily injury: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.5A) · Maiming resulting from operating watercraft while intoxicated - permanent and significant physical impairment: class 4 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.5B)
What are the penalties for maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated in Virginia?
Penalties for maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 6 felony up to a class 4 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated?
Maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.5 (Maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated; 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.