Virginia criminal charge
Burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died in Virginia
Burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died is a Class 4 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-510. As a Class 4 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. § 18.2-510.
What is the penalty for burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $250 (fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(d))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
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Common questions about burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died in Virginia
Is burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died is a class 4 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-510.
What are the penalties for burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died in Virginia?
As a class 4 misdemeanor, burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died carries a fine of up to $250 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died?
Burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-510 (Burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died).
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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.