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2014 Virginia Code
Title 18.2 - Crimes and Offenses Generally
§ 18.2-8. Felonies, misdemeanors and traffic infractions defined


VA Code § 18.2-8 (2014) What's This?

Offenses are either felonies or misdemeanors. Such offenses as are punishable with death or confinement in a state correctional facility are felonies; all other offenses are misdemeanors. Traffic infractions are violations of public order as defined in § 46.2-100 and not deemed to be criminal in nature.

Code 1950, § 18.1-6; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1977, c. 585.

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