PSYCHOLOGY 255

Psychology of Criminal Behavior

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Results from Survey Fall 2005 & 2006 - here are the percentage of various criminals in our class - check out the LIS for specific information on Virginia Laws http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+TOC1802000 - How do you compare????

§ 18.2-11. Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor.

The authorized punishments for conviction of a misdemeanor are:

(a) For Class 1 misdemeanors, confinement in jail for not more than twelve months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.

(b) For Class 2 misdemeanors, confinement in jail for not more than six months and a fine of not more than $1,000, either or both.

(c) For Class 3 misdemeanors, a fine of not more than $500.

(d) For Class 4 misdemeanors, a fine of not more than $250.

For a misdemeanor offense prohibiting proximity to children as described in subsection A of § 18.2-370.2, the sentencing court is authorized to impose the punishment set forth in subsection B of that section in addition to any other penalty provided by law.

(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.

                                                    Source - Code of Virginia -                                                     http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+TOC18020000001000000000000