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Unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc in Virginia
Unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc is a Class 3 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-179. As a Class 3 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. § 18.2-179.
What is the penalty for unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(c))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc in Virginia
Is unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-179.
What are the penalties for unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc in Virginia?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc?
Unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-179 (Unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc).
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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.