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Obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery in Virginia
Obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1. 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. § 18.2-258.1.
What is the penalty for obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Obtaining drugs/procuring administration by fraud, deceit, forgery, etc. — Any person who violates any provision of this section (subsections A through F) is guilty of a Class 6 felony, except as otherwise provided in subsection H.; 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 (Obtaining drugs/procuring administration by fraud, deceit, forgery, etc. — Any person who violates any provision of this section (subsections A through F) is guilty of a Class 6 felony, except as otherwise provided in subsection H.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (First offense with deferred disposition upon fulfillment of probation terms — Upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation granted to a qualifying first offender under this section, the court shall find the defendant guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor instead of the Class 6 felony.) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (First offense with deferred disposition upon fulfillment of probation terms — Upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation granted to a qualifying first offender under this section, the court shall find the defendant guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor instead of the Class 6 felony.; either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
How is obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obtaining drugs/procuring administration by fraud, deceit, forgery, etc. | class 6 felony | Any person who violates any provision of this section (subsections A through F) is guilty of a Class 6 felony, except as otherwise provided in subsection H. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1H |
| First offense with deferred disposition upon fulfillment of probation terms | class 1 misdemeanor | Upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation granted to a qualifying first offender under this section, the court shall find the defendant guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor instead of the Class 6 felony. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1H |
Common questions about obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery in Virginia
Is obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1.
Obtaining drugs/procuring administration by fraud, deceit, forgery, etc.: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1H) · First offense with deferred disposition upon fulfillment of probation terms: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1H)
What are the penalties for obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery in Virginia?
Penalties for obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 1 misdemeanor up to a class 6 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 and Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery?
Obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1 (Obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery).
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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.