Va. Code § 18.2-9

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 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.

Va. Code § 18.2-9

1975, cc. 14, 15.

Amended by Acts 1975, § cc. 14, 15.