Virginia criminal charge
False statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program in Virginia
False statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program is a class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.2. 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. § 18.2-186.2.
What is the penalty for false statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program 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 false statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program in Virginia
Is false statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
False statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.2.
What are the penalties for false statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, false statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program 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 false statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program?
False statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.2 (False statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program).
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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.