Virginia criminal charge
Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses in Virginia
Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses is a class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-301.1. As a class 1 misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Virginia sets for that offense class. Virginia classifies offenses as Class 1 through Class 6 felonies and Class 1 through Class 4 misdemeanors (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-9), with the standard punishment ranges set by §§ 18.2-10 and 18.2-11 — and a substantial number of offenses are unclassified, with the penalty stated in the defining section itself. Traffic infractions are not criminal offenses (§ 18.2-8).
Defined by Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-301.1.
What is the penalty for administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
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Common questions about administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses in Virginia
Is administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-301.1.
What are the penalties for administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses carries up to 12 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 (current).
Which Virginia statute covers administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses?
Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-301.1 (Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses; judicial impoundment upon conviction; penalty for permitting violation with one's vehicle).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.