Virginia Penalties and Sanctions
All students, faculty and staff should be aware that under Virginia law, a conviction for the use, possession, or distribution of illicit or unlawful drugs may result in the following criminal sanctions.
The following chart displays the state laws for alcohol violations:
| OFFENSE | FINE | INCARCERATION | SUPPLEMENTAL SANCTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underage Possession and/or Transportation | $500 to $2,500 | Up to 12 Months | Loss of Driver’s License for up to 1 year Possible 50 Hours of Community Service in Lieu of Fine |
| Using a False Driver’s License to Purchase Alcohol | $500 to $2,500 | Up to 12 Months | Loss of Driver’s License for up to 1 year |
| Buying Alcohol for a Minor | $500 to $2,500 | Up to 12 Months | Loss of Driver’s License for up to 1 Year |
| Selling Alcohol to Minors or Intoxicated Person. | $500 to $2,500 | Up to 12 Months | Loss of Driver’s License for up to 1 Year |
| Drunk in Public | Up to $250 | N/A | N/A |
| Disorderly Conduct | $500 to $2,500 | Up to 12 Months | N/A |
| Abusive Language | Up to $250 | N/A | N/A |
| Driving Under the Influence (DUI) 1st Offense | $250 to $2,500 | Up to 12 months | Loss of Driver’s License for 1 Year |
| Driving Under the Influence (DUI) 2nd Offense Within 10 Years | $500 to $2,500 | 30 days to 1 Year. | Loss of Driver’s License for 3 Years |
| Driving Under the Influence (DUI) 3rd Offense Within 10 Years | $1,000 to $2,500 | Up to 5 Years | Permanent Loss of Driver’s License Vehicle Seizure |
| Unlicensed Alcohol Sale | $500 to $2,500 | Up to 12 Months | N/A |
| Drinking in Public | Up to $250 | N/A | N/A |
The following chart displays state laws for drug violations:
| OFFENSE | FINE | INCARCERATION | SUPPLEMENTAL SANCTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of Marijuana (up to 1 oz.) | NA | N/A | N/A |
| Possession of Marijuana (more than 1oz – 1lb) | $25 | NA | NA |
| Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell/Distribute 1oz. up to 5 lbs. | $2,500 | 12 Months to 10 Years | N/A |
| Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell/Distribute 5 lbs. – 100kg | $1,000 | 5 to 30 Years | N/A |
| Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell/Distribute within 1000 ft. of a school or school bus stop | $100,000 | 1 to 5 years | |
| Sale of Marijuana to a Minor (at Least 3 years Younger) | $100,000 | 2 to 50 Years | N/A |
| Manufacture of Marijuana | $10,000 | 5-30 years | N/A |
| Transporting more than 5 lbs of Marijuana into the state | $1,000,000 | 5-40 years | N/A |
| Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (not illegal unless intent to sell) | Up to $1,000 | Up to 6 Months | N/A |
| Selling Drug Paraphernalia to Adult | $2,500 | 1 Year | N/A |
| Selling Drug Paraphernalia to Minor (at Least 3 Years Younger) | $2,500 | 1 Year | N/A |
| Possession of Schedule I Drug | Up to $2,500 | Up to 10 Years | N/A |
| Possession of Schedule II Drug | Up to $2,500 | Up to 2 Years | N/A |
| Possession of Schedule III Drug | Up to $2,500 | Up to 12 Months | N/A |
| Possession of Schedule IV Drug | Up to $1,000 | Up to 6 Months | N/A |
| Possession of Schedule V Drug | Up to $500 | N/A | N/A |
| Possession of Schedule VI Drug | Up to $250 | N/A | N/A |
| Distribution of Schedule I or II Drug (1st Offense) | Up to $500,000 | 5 to 40 Years | N/A |
| Distribution of Schedule I or II Drug (2nd Offense) | Up to $500,000 | 5 years to Life | N/A |
| Distribution of Schedule III Drug | Up to $2,500 | Up to 12 Months | Or 1 to 10 Years in Prison in Lieu of Fine |
| Distribution of Schedule IV Drug | Up to $2,500 | Up to 12 Months | Or 1 to 5 Years in Prison in Lieu of Fine |
| Distribution of Schedule V and VI Drug | Up to $2,500 | Up to 12 Months | N/A |