Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
public nuisance
I was charged with a maintaining a public nuisance for throwing a party. what is the punishment and is there a statue of limitations for this charge?
Asked on 8/13/08, 8:26 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: public nuisance
It's not clear from your question whether you were cited for a criminal or civil violation. Maintaining a common nuisance under Va. Criminal Code Sec. 18.2-258 is classfied as a Class 1 misdemeanor offense with a statute of limitations of one year from the date of the offense.
Answered on 8/13/08, 10:12 am
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