Virginia criminal charge
Criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained in Virginia
Criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-197. 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. § 18.2-197.
What is the penalty for criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (Value less than $1,000 — The total value of money, goods, services, or anything else of value obtained in violation of the section is less than $1,000 within any six-month period.) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Value less than $1,000 — The total value of money, goods, services, or anything else of value obtained in violation of the section is less than $1,000 within any six-month period.; either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Value $1,000 or more — The total value of money, goods, services, or anything else of value obtained in violation of the section is $1,000 or more within any six-month period.; 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 (Value $1,000 or more — The total value of money, goods, services, or anything else of value obtained in violation of the section is $1,000 or more within any six-month period.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value less than $1,000 | class 1 misdemeanor | The total value of money, goods, services, or anything else of value obtained in violation of the section is less than $1,000 within any six-month period. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-197undefined |
| Value $1,000 or more | class 6 felony | The total value of money, goods, services, or anything else of value obtained in violation of the section is $1,000 or more within any six-month period. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-197undefined |
Common questions about criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained in Virginia
Is criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-197.
Value less than $1,000: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-197) · Value $1,000 or more: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-197)
What are the penalties for criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained in Virginia?
Penalties for criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 1 misdemeanor up to a class 6 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 and Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained?
Criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-197 (Criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained; 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.