Virginia criminal charge
Unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane in Virginia
Unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane is a class 4 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-212.1. As a class 4 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. § 18.2-212.1.
What is the penalty for unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $250 (fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(d))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
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Common questions about unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane in Virginia
Is unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane is a class 4 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-212.1.
What are the penalties for unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane in Virginia?
As a class 4 misdemeanor, unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane carries a fine of up to $250 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane?
Unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-212.1 (Unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane).
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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.