Virginia criminal charge
Advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised in Virginia
Advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised is a class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-217. 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. § 18.2-217.
What is the penalty for advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised 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 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised in Virginia
Is advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-217.
What are the penalties for advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised 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 advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised?
Advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-217 (Advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised; prima facie evidence of violation).
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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.