Virginia criminal charge
Interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls in Virginia
Interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls is a class 4 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-167.1. As a class 4 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. § 18.2-167.1.
What is the penalty for interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $250 (fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(d))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
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Common questions about interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls in Virginia
Is interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls is a class 4 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-167.1.
What are the penalties for interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls in Virginia?
As a class 4 misdemeanor, interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls carries a fine of up to $250 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls?
Interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-167.1 (Interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls; penalty).
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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.