Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
Crime and Punishment
What is the punishment for being charged with brandishing a firearm?
Asked on 11/25/06, 6:56 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Crime and Punishment
The crime of brandishing a firearm (such as likely to induce fear in the mind of another)is found at Sec. 18.2-282.1 of the Commonwealth's Criminal Code and is classified as a Class 1 misdemenaor,signifying that it is punishable by a fine of up to $2500 and up to 12 months in jail, either or both.
Answered on 11/26/06, 11:03 am
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