Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org35119318.2-9Classification of criminal offenses2026Crimes and Offenses GenerallyIn GeneralClassification of Criminal Offenses and Punishment Therefor

1. Felonies are classified, for the purposes of punishment and sentencing, into six classes:

a. Class 1 felony

b. Class 2 felony

c. Class 3 felony

d. Class 4 felony

e. Class 5 felony

f. Class 6 felony.

2. Misdemeanors are classified, for the purposes of punishment and sentencing, into four classes:

a. Class 1 misdemeanor

b. Class 2 misdemeanor

c. Class 3 misdemeanor

d. Class 4 misdemeanor.

1975, cc. 14, 15.