Virginia criminal charge
Combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession in Virginia
Combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession is a class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-499. 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. § 18.2-499.
What is the penalty for combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession 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 combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession in Virginia
Is combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-499.
What are the penalties for combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession 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 combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession?
Combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-499 (Combinations to injure others in their reputation, trade, business or profession; rights of employees).
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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.