CODE OF VIRGINIA

PUNISHMENT FOR CONVICTION OF MISDEMEANOR (§ 18.2-11)

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.

HISTORY: 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1990, c. 788; 2000, c. 770.