Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Va. Code Sec. 18.2-137 B--destruction of property, memorial or monument, and

classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor offense, upon conviction carries a possible penalty of up to 1 year in jail, a fine of up to $2500, either or both.

Va. Code Sec. 4.1-305--violation of ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) laws, is also classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor but prescribes only a mandatory

fine of $500 or 50 hours of community service for one convicted of this offense

and suspension of his or her privilege to drive for at least 6 six months

but not more than 1 year.