Virginia law specifies the penalties for felony convictions, detailing imprisonment terms and fines based on the class of the felony. Class 1 felonies carry the most severe penalties, including life imprisonment, while lower classes have shorter sentences and lower fines. The law also outlines restrictions on parole and sentence credits for certain Class 1 offenders.
A Class 1 felony in Virginia can result in life imprisonment and a fine of up to $100,000. Offenders aged 18 or older sentenced to life are not eligible for parole or certain sentence credits.
No, Virginia law mandates a minimum sentence of five years for Class 3 felonies, with a maximum of 20 years.
Fines are applicable for all felony classes, with the maximum fine being $100,000 for Classes 1 through 4, and up to $2,500 for Classes 5 and 6.
Parole is generally not available for those convicted of a Class 1 felony and certain other cases, especially for life sentences, due to restrictions outlined in the law.