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Virginia Criminal Statute of Limitations
Statute: 19.2-8 Summary: The following sets forth the applicable crimes and the time period within which a prosecution must commence thereafter.
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Virginia Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
Virginia lawmakers classify misdemeanors as class 1, 2, 3, or 4.
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Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in Virginia
Virginia’s expungement laws are restrictive, but there are a few circumstances under which you can apply to have your criminal record sealed.
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Driving on a Suspended License in Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia may suspend or revoke your license for many reasons. You may be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor if your drive while your license is suspended or revoked.
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Virginia Minor in Possession of Alcohol: Laws & Penalties
A minor in Virginia may not buy (or attempt to buy), possess, or consume alcohol; or provide false identification or a false age to obtain or consume alcohol.
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Virginia
All states regulate the possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), though each differs in its exact definition of CDS and the penalties for illegal possession. Virginia classifies not only well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine as CDS, but also the compounds used to manufacture them.
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Shoplifting Charges in Virginia
Shoplifting in Virginia is a crime with serious penalties, including potential fines and jail time. In addition to facing criminal penalties, shoplifters can be sued by merchants in civil court to recover damages.
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Embezzlement is a kind of property theft. It occurs when a defendant, who was entrusted to manage or monitor someone else’s money or property, steals all or part of that money or property for the defendant’s personal gain.
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Virginia Laws on Petit and Grand Larceny
Virginia law simply refers to all theft and theft-related crimes as "larceny" and provides no general definition of the term.
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Learn about Virginia’s restrictions on possessing, carrying, and using guns and other deadly weapons.
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Malicious and Unlawful Wounding in Virginia
In Virginia, the crime of malicious wounding is committed by intentionally causing injury to another person with the intent to kill or very seriously injure the victim. Unlawful wounding and strangulation are less serious crimes.