Virginia criminal charge
Maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated in Virginia
Maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.4. 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. § 18.2-51.4.
What is the penalty for maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Maiming resulting from DUI - serious bodily injury — Driving while intoxicated in a grossly, wantonly, and culpably reckless manner unintentionally causes serious bodily injury to another person.; 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 (Maiming resulting from DUI - serious bodily injury — Driving while intoxicated in a grossly, wantonly, and culpably reckless manner unintentionally causes serious bodily injury to another person.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 10 years (Maiming resulting from DUI - permanent and significant physical impairment — Driving while intoxicated in a grossly, wantonly, and culpably reckless manner unintentionally causes serious bodily injury resulting in permanent and significant physical impairment.) | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (Maiming resulting from DUI - permanent and significant physical impairment — Driving while intoxicated in a grossly, wantonly, and culpably reckless manner unintentionally causes serious bodily injury resulting in permanent and significant physical impairment.; only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiming resulting from DUI - serious bodily injury | Class 6 Felony | Driving while intoxicated in a grossly, wantonly, and culpably reckless manner unintentionally causes serious bodily injury to another person. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.4A |
| Maiming resulting from DUI - permanent and significant physical impairment | Class 4 Felony | Driving while intoxicated in a grossly, wantonly, and culpably reckless manner unintentionally causes serious bodily injury resulting in permanent and significant physical impairment. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.4B |
Common questions about maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated in Virginia
Is maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated ranges from a class 6 felony to a class 4 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.4.
Maiming resulting from DUI - serious bodily injury: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.4A) · Maiming resulting from DUI - permanent and significant physical impairment: class 4 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.4B)
What are the penalties for maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated in Virginia?
Penalties for maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 6 felony up to a class 4 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 maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated?
Maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.4 (Maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated).
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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.