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.