Virginia criminal charge
False statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company in Virginia
False statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company is a class 3 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-204. As a class 3 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. § 18.2-204.
What is the penalty for false statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(c))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
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Common questions about false statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company in Virginia
Is false statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
False statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-204.
What are the penalties for false statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company in Virginia?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, false statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers false statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company?
False statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-204 (False statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company).
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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.