Virginia criminal charge
Injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of Capitol, or in any public square in Virginia
Injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of Capitol, or in any public square is a class 3 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-139. 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. § 18.2-139.
What is the penalty for injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of capitol, or in any public square 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 injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of capitol, or in any public square in Virginia
Is injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of Capitol, or in any public square a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of Capitol, or in any public square is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-139.
What are the penalties for injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of Capitol, or in any public square in Virginia?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of Capitol, or in any public square carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of Capitol, or in any public square?
Injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of Capitol, or in any public square is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-139 (Injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of Capitol, or in any public square).
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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.