Virginia criminal charge
Penalty for illegal gambling in Virginia
Penalty for illegal gambling is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-326. 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. § 18.2-326.
What is the penalty for penalty for illegal gambling in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (General illegal gambling — A person who illegally gambles or engages in interstate gambling as defined in § 18.2-325.; fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(c))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (Illegal wagering on horse race outside licensed venues — A person who makes, places, or receives a bet or wager on a horse race other than at a licensed racetrack or licensed satellite facility/advance deposit account wagering.) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Illegal wagering on horse race outside licensed venues — A person who makes, places, or receives a bet or wager on a horse race other than at a licensed racetrack or licensed satellite facility/advance deposit account wagering.; either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
How is penalty for illegal gambling classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| General illegal gambling | Class 3 Misdemeanor | A person who illegally gambles or engages in interstate gambling as defined in § 18.2-325. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-326undefined |
| Illegal wagering on horse race outside licensed venues | Class 1 Misdemeanor | A person who makes, places, or receives a bet or wager on a horse race other than at a licensed racetrack or licensed satellite facility/advance deposit account wagering. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-326undefined |
Common questions about penalty for illegal gambling in Virginia
Is penalty for illegal gambling a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: penalty for illegal gambling ranges from a class 3 misdemeanor to a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-326.
General illegal gambling: class 3 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-326) · Illegal wagering on horse race outside licensed venues: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-326)
What are the penalties for penalty for illegal gambling in Virginia?
Penalties for penalty for illegal gambling in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 3 misdemeanor up to a class 1 misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers penalty for illegal gambling?
Penalty for illegal gambling is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-326 (Penalty for illegal gambling).
Legal terms used in this law
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.