Virginia statute

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-8 — Felonies, misdemeanors and traffic infractions defined

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. § 18.2-8

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-8Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Offenses are either felonies or misdemeanors. Such offenses as are punishable with confinement in a state correctional facility are felonies; all other offenses are misdemeanors. Traffic infractions are violations of public order as defined in § 46.2-100 and not deemed to be criminal in nature.

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