Virginia criminal charge
Use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products in Virginia
Use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products is a Class 3 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-242. 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. § 18.2-242.
What is the penalty for use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products 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 |
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Common questions about use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products in Virginia
Is use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-242.
What are the penalties for use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products in Virginia?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products?
Use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-242 (Use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products).
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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.