Virginia criminal charge
General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use in Virginia
General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-70.1. 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. § 19.2-70.1.
What is the penalty for general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use 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 general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use in Virginia
Is general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-70.1.
What are the penalties for general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use 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 general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use?
General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-70.1 (General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exceptions).
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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.