Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org6307118.2-13Same; by reference2025Crimes and Offenses GenerallyIn GeneralClassification of Criminal Offenses and Punishment Therefor
Where a statute in this Code prescribes punishment by stating that the offense is a misdemeanor, or that it is punishable as provided for in § 18.2-12, the offense shall be deemed to be a Class 1 misdemeanor.