Virginia criminal charge
Issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages in Virginia
Issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-182. Its classification is not fixed: Virginia assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-182.
What is the penalty for issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Bad check for wages ($1,000 or more) — Applies when the check, draft, or order issued for wages or labor payment has a represented value of $1,000 or more.; or, at the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both (§ 18.2-10(f))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Bad check for wages ($1,000 or more) — Applies when the check, draft, or order issued for wages or labor payment has a represented value of $1,000 or more.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad check for wages ($1,000 or more) | class 6 felony | Applies when the check, draft, or order issued for wages or labor payment has a represented value of $1,000 or more. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-182undefined |
Common questions about issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages in Virginia
Is issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages is a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-182.
Bad check for wages ($1,000 or more): class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-182)
What are the penalties for issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages in Virginia?
Penalties for issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 6 felony up to a class 6 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages?
Issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-182 (Issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages; 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.