Virginia criminal charge
Sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver." in Virginia
Sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver." is a Class 2 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-233. As a Class 2 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. § 18.2-233.
What is the penalty for sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver." in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(b))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver." in Virginia
Is sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver." a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver." is a class 2 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-233.
What are the penalties for sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver." in Virginia?
As a class 2 misdemeanor, sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver." carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 (current).
Which Virginia statute covers sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver."?
Sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver." is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-233 (Sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver.").
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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.