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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 — Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 3: Classification of Criminal Offenses and Punishment Therefor, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
The authorized punishments for conviction of a misdemeanor are: (a) For Class 1 misdemeanors, confinement in jail for not more than twelve months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both. (b) For Class 2 misdemeanors, confinement in jail for not more than six months and a fine of not more than $1,000, either or both. (c) For Class 3 misdemeanors, a fine of not more than $500. (d) For Class 4 misdemeanors, a fine of not more than $250. For a misdemeanor offense prohibiting proximity to children as described in subsection A of § 18.2-370.2 , the sentencing court is authorized to impose the punishment set forth in subsection B of that section in addition to any other penalty provided by law.

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What are the penalties for abduction and kidnapping defined in Virginia?

Penalties for abduction and kidnapping defined in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 1 misdemeanor up to a class 2 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 and Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults in Virginia?

Penalties for abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 1 misdemeanor up to a class 3 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 and Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for acceptance of promissory notes in payment for food sold at retail in Virginia?

As a class 3 misdemeanor, acceptance of promissory notes in payment for food sold at retail carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.

What are the penalties for accessories to gambling activity in Virginia?

As a class 1 misdemeanor, accessories to gambling activity 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).

What are the penalties for administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses in Virginia?

As a class 1 misdemeanor, administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses 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).

What are the penalties for adultery defined in Virginia?

As a class 4 misdemeanor, adultery defined carries a fine of up to $250 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.

What are the penalties for advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor in Virginia?

As a class 3 misdemeanor, advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.

What are the penalties for advertisement of drug paraphernalia prohibited in Virginia?

As a class 1 misdemeanor, advertisement of drug paraphernalia prohibited 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).

What are the penalties for advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised in Virginia?

As a class 1 misdemeanor, advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised 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).

What are the penalties for advertising new or used automobiles or trucks in Virginia?

As a class 2 misdemeanor, advertising new or used automobiles or trucks carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 (current).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.