Virginia criminal charge
Prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act in Virginia
Prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act is a class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-260. As a class 1 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. § 18.2-260.
What is the penalty for prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and drug control act in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and drug control act in Virginia
Is prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-260.
What are the penalties for prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act carries up to 12 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 (current).
Which Virginia statute covers prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act?
Prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-260 (Prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act; violations for which no penalty provided).
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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.