Code of Virginia - Title 18.2 Crimes And Offenses Generally - Section 18.2-9 Classification of criminal offenses

§ 18.2-9. Classification of criminal offenses

(1) Felonies are classified, for the purposes of punishment and sentencing, into six classes:

(a) Class 1 felony

(b) Class 2 felony

(c) Class 3 felony

(d) Class 4 felony

(e) Class 5 felony

(f) Class 6 felony.

(2) Misdemeanors are classified, for the purposes of punishment and sentencing, into four classes:

(a) Class 1 misdemeanor

(b) Class 2 misdemeanor

(c) Class 3 misdemeanor

(d) Class 4 misdemeanor.

(1975, cc. 14, 15.)

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