Virginia law states that if a person is tried and convicted for a substantive crime they conspired to commit, they cannot be separately convicted for the conspiracy itself. The law also details the penalties for attempting to commit various felonies, with specific classifications based on the severity of the intended crime. Notably, attempting a Class 1 felony results in a conviction for a Class 2 felony, and other attempts are classified into different felony levels depending on the maximum punishment.
Yes, Virginia law states that if you are convicted of a substantive offense you conspired to commit, you cannot be separately convicted for the conspiracy.
Attempting to commit a Class 1 felony in Virginia results in a conviction for a Class 2 felony.
Attempts to other felonies are classified based on the maximum punishment of the intended crime, ranging from Class 4 to Class 6 felonies.
No, Virginia law prohibits separate convictions for conspiracy if the substantive offense has already been tried and convicted.