Virginia criminal charge
Criminal solicitation in Virginia
Criminal solicitation is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-29. Its classification is not fixed: Virginia assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-29.
What is the penalty for criminal solicitation in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Solicitation of a felony (other than murder), general — Applies when a person attempts to persuade another person to commit a felony other than murder.; or, at the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both (§ 18.2-10(f))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Solicitation of a felony (other than murder), general — Applies when a person attempts to persuade another person to commit a felony other than murder.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 10 years (Solicitation of a minor to commit a felony (other than murder) — Applies when a person age eighteen or older attempts to persuade a person under age eighteen to commit a felony other than murder.; or, at the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both (§ 18.2-10(e))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Solicitation of a minor to commit a felony (other than murder) — Applies when a person age eighteen or older attempts to persuade a person under age eighteen to commit a felony other than murder.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(e)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is criminal solicitation classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitation of a felony (other than murder), general | class 6 felony | Applies when a person attempts to persuade another person to commit a felony other than murder. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-29undefined |
| Solicitation of a minor to commit a felony (other than murder) | class 5 felony | Applies when a person age eighteen or older attempts to persuade a person under age eighteen to commit a felony other than murder. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-29undefined |
Common questions about criminal solicitation in Virginia
Is criminal solicitation a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal solicitation ranges from a class 6 felony to a class 5 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-29.
Solicitation of a felony (other than murder), general: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-29) · Solicitation of a minor to commit a felony (other than murder): class 5 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-29)
What are the penalties for criminal solicitation in Virginia?
Penalties for criminal solicitation in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 6 felony up to a class 5 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers criminal solicitation?
Criminal solicitation is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-29 (Criminal solicitation; penalty).
Legal terms used in this law
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.