Virginia criminal charge
Setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings in Virginia
Setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings is a class 2 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-87.1. As a class 2 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. § 18.2-87.1.
What is the penalty for setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(b))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings in Virginia
Is setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings is a class 2 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-87.1.
What are the penalties for setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings in Virginia?
As a class 2 misdemeanor, setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 (current).
Which Virginia statute covers setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings?
Setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-87.1 (Setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings).
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.