Virginia criminal charge
Unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment in Virginia
Unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment is a class 3 misdemeanor under Virginia criminal law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-165. 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. § 18.2-165.
What is the penalty for unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment 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 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment in Virginia
Is unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment is a class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-165.
What are the penalties for unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment in Virginia?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.
Which Virginia statute covers unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment?
Unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-165 (Unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment).
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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.