Virginia criminal charge
Receiving money for procuring person in Virginia
Receiving money for procuring person is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-356. 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. § 18.2-356.
What is the penalty for receiving money for procuring person in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 10 years (Receiving money for procuring person (general) — Applies when a person receives money or other valuable thing for procuring, placing, causing concubinage/prostitution/obscene material or child pornography production, or causing forced labor or services as described in clauses (i), (ii), or (iii).) | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (Receiving money for procuring person (general) — Applies when a person receives money or other valuable thing for procuring, placing, causing concubinage/prostitution/obscene material or child pornography production, or causing forced labor or services as described in clauses (i), (ii), or (iii).; only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 20 years (Receiving money for procuring person — victim under 18 — Applies when the violation of clause (i) or (ii) involves a person under the age of 18.) | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (Receiving money for procuring person — victim under 18 — Applies when the violation of clause (i) or (ii) involves a person under the age of 18.; only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is receiving money for procuring person classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving money for procuring person (general) | class 4 felony | Applies when a person receives money or other valuable thing for procuring, placing, causing concubinage/prostitution/obscene material or child pornography production, or causing forced labor or services as described in clauses (i), (ii), or (iii). | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-356undefined |
| Receiving money for procuring person — victim under 18 | class 3 felony | Applies when the violation of clause (i) or (ii) involves a person under the age of 18. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-356undefined |
Common questions about receiving money for procuring person in Virginia
Is receiving money for procuring person a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: receiving money for procuring person ranges from a class 4 felony to a class 3 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-356.
Receiving money for procuring person (general): class 4 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-356) · Receiving money for procuring person — victim under 18: class 3 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-356)
What are the penalties for receiving money for procuring person in Virginia?
Penalties for receiving money for procuring person in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 4 felony up to a class 3 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers receiving money for procuring person?
Receiving money for procuring person is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-356 (Receiving money for procuring person; penalties).
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.