Virginia criminal charge
Trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle in Virginia
Trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.2. 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. § 18.2-160.2.
What is the penalty for trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $250 (Trespassing on public transportation vehicle or emergency vehicle — Entering or remaining upon or within a public transportation vehicle or emergency vehicle without permission or after being forbidden by the owner, lessee, or authorized operator.; fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(d))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (Riding public transportation vehicle after prohibition under assault statute — Entering or riding in a public transportation vehicle after having been prohibited from doing so pursuant to subsection F of § 18.2-57.) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Riding public transportation vehicle after prohibition under assault statute — Entering or riding in a public transportation vehicle after having been prohibited from doing so pursuant to subsection F of § 18.2-57.; either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
How is trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trespassing on public transportation vehicle or emergency vehicle | Class 4 Misdemeanor | Entering or remaining upon or within a public transportation vehicle or emergency vehicle without permission or after being forbidden by the owner, lessee, or authorized operator. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.2B |
| Riding public transportation vehicle after prohibition under assault statute | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Entering or riding in a public transportation vehicle after having been prohibited from doing so pursuant to subsection F of § 18.2-57. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.2C |
Common questions about trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle in Virginia
Is trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle ranges from a class 4 misdemeanor to a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.2.
Trespassing on public transportation vehicle or emergency vehicle: class 4 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.2B) · Riding public transportation vehicle after prohibition under assault statute: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.2C)
What are the penalties for trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle in Virginia?
Penalties for trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 4 misdemeanor up to a class 1 misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle?
Trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.2 (Trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle; penalty).
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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.