Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11

Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor

Effective Jul 1, 20001975, cc. 14, 15; 1990, c. 788; 2000, c. 770.

The authorized punishments for conviction of a misdemeanor are:

  1. (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.
  2. (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.
  3. (c) For Class 3 misdemeanors, a fine of not more than $500.
  4. (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.

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

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