Virginia law § 18.2-22 criminalizes conspiracy to commit a felony, outlining the penalties based on the severity of the intended offense. It specifies that conspiracy charges are punishable but cannot exceed the maximum punishment for the actual crime. The law also details jurisdiction and exceptions related to drug offenses.
It is an agreement between two or more people to commit a felony, punishable under Virginia law with penalties based on the severity of the intended crime.
Penalties vary from a Class 3 felony for conspiring to commit a Class 1 felony, to a Class 5 felony for other felonies, with possible confinement and fines depending on the offense.
No, the punishment for conspiracy cannot exceed the maximum punishment for the offense that was conspired to commit.
Yes, the law does not apply to conspiracies related to offenses under the Drug Control Act or Chapter 7, with penalties specified in § 18.2-256.