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Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm in Virginia
Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm is a class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:9. 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. § 18.2-308.1:9.
What is the penalty for purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm 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 purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm in Virginia
Is purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:9.
What are the penalties for purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm in Virginia?
As a class 1 misdemeanor, purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm 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 purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm?
Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:9 (Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm; 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.