Virginia criminal charge
Remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse in Virginia
Remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse is a Class 3 Misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-407. As a Class 3 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. § 18.2-407.
What is the penalty for remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(c))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
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Common questions about remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse in Virginia
Is remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-407.
What are the penalties for remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse in Virginia?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse?
Remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-407 (Remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse).
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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.