Virginia criminal charge
Unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication in Virginia
Unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-460.1. As a Class 1 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. § 18.2-460.1.
What is the penalty for unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication in Virginia
Is unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-460.1.
What are the penalties for unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication carries up to 12 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 (current).
Which Virginia statute covers unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication?
Unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-460.1 (Unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication).
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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.