Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

what is a class 0 felony and a first class misdemeanor in Virginia?


Asked on 10/27/10, 8:44 am

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

A Class U felony is one whose formal classification has yet to be determined.

A Class 1 misdemeanor is the one which carries the heaviest possible penalties

of all the misdemeanor offenses enumerated under Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, i.e., up to 12 months in the local jail or a fine of up to $2500, either or both(upon conviction).

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Answered on 11/01/10, 2:30 pm


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