Virginia criminal charge
Shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc in Virginia
Shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51. 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. § 18.2-51.
What is the penalty for shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 20 years (Malicious shooting, stabbing, cutting, wounding, or causing bodily injury with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill — Applies when the act is done maliciously with the intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill.) | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (Malicious shooting, stabbing, cutting, wounding, or causing bodily injury with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill — Applies when the act is done maliciously with the intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill.; only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Unlawful (non-malicious) shooting, stabbing, cutting, wounding, or causing bodily injury with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill — Applies when the act is done unlawfully but not maliciously, with the same intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill.; 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 (Unlawful (non-malicious) shooting, stabbing, cutting, wounding, or causing bodily injury with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill — Applies when the act is done unlawfully but not maliciously, with the same intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malicious shooting, stabbing, cutting, wounding, or causing bodily injury with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill | Class 3 Felony | Applies when the act is done maliciously with the intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51undefined |
| Unlawful (non-malicious) shooting, stabbing, cutting, wounding, or causing bodily injury with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the act is done unlawfully but not maliciously, with the same intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51undefined |
Common questions about shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc in Virginia
Is shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc ranges from a class 6 felony to a class 3 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.
Malicious shooting, stabbing, cutting, wounding, or causing bodily injury with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill: class 3 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51) · Unlawful (non-malicious) shooting, stabbing, cutting, wounding, or causing bodily injury with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51)
What are the penalties for shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc in Virginia?
Penalties for shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 6 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 shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc?
Shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51 (Shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc).
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.