Virginia criminal charge
Penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 in Virginia
Penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-900. 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. § 46.2-900.
What is the penalty for penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Accident resulting in injury or death — Applies when the accident violating §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 results in injury to or death of any 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 (Accident resulting in injury or death — Applies when the accident violating §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 results in injury to or death of any person.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (Accident resulting only in property damage — Applies when the accident results only in damage to property.) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Accident resulting only in property damage — Applies when the accident results only in damage to property.; either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $250 (Property damage to unattended vehicle/property under $250 — Applies when the struck vehicle or property is unattended and the resulting damage is less than $250.; fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(d))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
How is penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident resulting in injury or death | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the accident violating §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 results in injury to or death of any person. | Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-900undefined |
| Accident resulting only in property damage | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies when the accident results only in damage to property. | Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-900undefined |
| Property damage to unattended vehicle/property under $250 | Class 4 Misdemeanor | Applies when the struck vehicle or property is unattended and the resulting damage is less than $250. | Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-900undefined |
Common questions about penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 in Virginia
Is penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 ranges from a class 4 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-900.
Accident resulting in injury or death: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-900) · Accident resulting only in property damage: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-900) · Property damage to unattended vehicle/property under $250: class 4 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-900)
What are the penalties for penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 in Virginia?
Penalties for penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 4 misdemeanor up to a class 6 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 and Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897?
Penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-900 (Penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897).
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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.