Virginia criminal charge
Fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations in Virginia
Fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations is a class 4 felony under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-113. As a class 4 felony, 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. § 18.2-113.
What is the penalty for fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 10 years | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations in Virginia
Is fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations is a class 4 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-113.
What are the penalties for fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations in Virginia?
As a class 4 felony, fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations carries 2 years to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $100,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 (current).
Which Virginia statute covers fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations?
Fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-113 (Fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations; penalty).
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.