Virginia criminal charge
Power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace in Virginia
Power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-410. 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. § 18.2-410.
What is the penalty for power of governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace 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 power of governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace in Virginia
Is power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
What are the penalties for power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace 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 power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace?
Power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-410 (Power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace).
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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.