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Type 1 Misdemeanor

What is a type 1 misdemeanor in Virginia?


Asked on 10/10/07, 9:45 am

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Type 1 Misdemeanor

A class one misdemeanor is the most serious of misdemeanor offenses in the Commonwealth and carries a potential sentence of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2500, either or both.

Petty larceny, assault and battery, and DUI are examples of such misdemeanors.

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Answered on 10/10/07, 2:42 pm


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