Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

my brother wrote 3 post dated checks that did not clear. He never attempted to make them clear. he was sentenced to 2 .5 years. Is that legal in Virginia to go to jail for this?


Asked on 6/30/17, 8:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, quite legal, assuming your brother was convicted of a Class 6 felony, i..e., two or more of these

checks added up to at least $200.00 or more which upon conviction carries a penalty of at least

one to no more than five years in the penitentiary. (See Va Code Sec, 18,2-183.1).

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Answered on 7/02/17, 11:00 am


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