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Virginia Strangulation Legislation

Maximum Sentencing

§ 18.2-10. Punishment for conviction of felony; penalty.


The authorized punishments for conviction of a felony are:

 

(f) For Class 6 felonies, a term of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than five years, or in the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.


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