Virginia criminal charge
Defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc in Virginia
Defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-188. 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. § 18.2-188.
What is the penalty for defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 10 years (Defrauding hotels, etc. — value $1,000 or more — Applies when the value of the service, credit, or benefit procured or obtained through the fraudulent conduct is $1,000 or more.; 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 (Defrauding hotels, etc. — value $1,000 or more — Applies when the value of the service, credit, or benefit procured or obtained through the fraudulent conduct is $1,000 or more.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(e)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (Defrauding hotels, etc. — value less than $1,000 — Applies when the value of the service, credit, or benefit procured or obtained through the fraudulent conduct is less than $1,000.) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Defrauding hotels, etc. — value less than $1,000 — Applies when the value of the service, credit, or benefit procured or obtained through the fraudulent conduct is less than $1,000.; either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
How is defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defrauding hotels, etc. — value $1,000 or more | class 5 felony | Applies when the value of the service, credit, or benefit procured or obtained through the fraudulent conduct is $1,000 or more. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-188undefined |
| Defrauding hotels, etc. — value less than $1,000 | class 1 misdemeanor | Applies when the value of the service, credit, or benefit procured or obtained through the fraudulent conduct is less than $1,000. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-188undefined |
Common questions about defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc in Virginia
Is defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 5 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-188.
Defrauding hotels, etc. — value $1,000 or more: class 5 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-188) · Defrauding hotels, etc. — value less than $1,000: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-188)
What are the penalties for defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc in Virginia?
Penalties for defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 1 misdemeanor up to a class 5 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 and Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc?
Defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-188 (Defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc).
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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.