Virginia criminal charge
Prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms in Virginia
Prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.5:2. 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. § 18.2-308.5:2.
What is the penalty for prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (Violation of prohibition on unfinished frames/receivers or unserialized firearms — first offense — A first violation of any provision of this section (subsections B, C, D, or E) is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Violation of prohibition on unfinished frames/receivers or unserialized firearms — first offense — A first violation of any provision of this section (subsections B, C, D, or E) is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.; either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 10 years (Violation of prohibition on unfinished frames/receivers or unserialized firearms — subsequent offense — A second or subsequent violation of any provision of this section is punishable as a Class 4 felony.) | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (Violation of prohibition on unfinished frames/receivers or unserialized firearms — subsequent offense — A second or subsequent violation of any provision of this section is punishable as a Class 4 felony.; only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation of prohibition on unfinished frames/receivers or unserialized firearms — first offense | Class 1 Misdemeanor | A first violation of any provision of this section (subsections B, C, D, or E) is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.5:2G |
| Violation of prohibition on unfinished frames/receivers or unserialized firearms — subsequent offense | Class 4 Felony | A second or subsequent violation of any provision of this section is punishable as a Class 4 felony. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.5:2G |
Common questions about prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms in Virginia
Is prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 4 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.5:2.
Violation of prohibition on unfinished frames/receivers or unserialized firearms — first offense: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.5:2G) · Violation of prohibition on unfinished frames/receivers or unserialized firearms — subsequent offense: class 4 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.5:2G)
What are the penalties for prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms in Virginia?
Penalties for prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 1 misdemeanor up to a class 4 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 and Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms?
Prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.5:2 (Prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms; penalties).
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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.