Virginia criminal charge
Receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute in Virginia
Receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-357. 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. § 18.2-357.
What is the penalty for receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 10 years (Receiving earnings of prostitute (general) — A person who knowingly receives money or other valuable thing from the earnings of any male or female engaged in prostitution, except for a consideration deemed good and valuable in law, is guilty of pandering.) | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (Receiving earnings of prostitute (general) — A person who knowingly receives money or other valuable thing from the earnings of any male or female engaged in prostitution, except for a consideration deemed good and valuable in law, is guilty of pandering.; only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 20 years (Receiving earnings from a minor under 18 — The offense is elevated when the money or valuable thing is received from a person under the age of 18.) | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (Receiving earnings from a minor under 18 — The offense is elevated when the money or valuable thing is received from a person under the age of 18.; only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving earnings of prostitute (general) | Class 4 Felony | A person who knowingly receives money or other valuable thing from the earnings of any male or female engaged in prostitution, except for a consideration deemed good and valuable in law, is guilty of pandering. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-357undefined |
| Receiving earnings from a minor under 18 | Class 3 Felony | The offense is elevated when the money or valuable thing is received from a person under the age of 18. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-357undefined |
Common questions about receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute in Virginia
Is receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute ranges from a class 4 felony to a class 3 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-357.
Receiving earnings of prostitute (general): class 4 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-357) · Receiving earnings from a minor under 18: class 3 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-357)
What are the penalties for receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute in Virginia?
Penalties for receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 4 felony up to a class 3 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 receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute?
Receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-357 (Receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute; 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.