What An Offense Level Means
Va. Code 18.2-9 — six classes of felony and four of misdemeanor
| Class | Punishment |
|---|---|
| ClassClass 1 felony | PunishmentLife, and a fine up to $100,000 |
| ClassClass 2 felony | PunishmentLife or not less than 20 years, and up to $100,000 |
| ClassClass 3 felony | PunishmentFive to 20 years, and up to $100,000 |
| ClassClass 4 felony | PunishmentTwo to 10 years, and up to $100,000 |
| ClassClass 5 felony | PunishmentOne to 10 years, or up to 12 months in jail and up to $2,500 |
| ClassClass 6 felony | PunishmentOne to five years, or up to 12 months in jail and up to $2,500 |
| ClassClass 1 misdemeanor | PunishmentUp to twelve months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, or both |
| ClassClass 2 misdemeanor | PunishmentUp to six months in jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both |
| ClassClass 3 misdemeanor | PunishmentA fine up to $500 |
| ClassClass 4 misdemeanor | PunishmentA fine up to $250 |
Sources for this section (3)
- Va. Code 18.2-9 — Classification of criminal offenses
- Va. Code 18.2-10 — Punishment for conviction of felony
- Va. Code 18.2-11 — Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Virginia attorney.