Virginia criminal charge
Prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments in Virginia
Prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.15. 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. § 19.2-392.15.
What is the penalty for prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments 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 prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments in Virginia
Is prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.15.
What are the penalties for prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments 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 prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments?
Prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.15 (Prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments; 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.