Virginia § 18.2-12.1 - Mandatory minimum punishment; definition
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-12.1 — Mandatory minimum punishment; definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-12.1. Mandatory minimum punishment; definition
"Mandatory minimum" wherever it appears in this Code means, for purposes of imposing punishment upon a person convicted of a crime, that the court shall impose the entire term of confinement, the full amount of the fine and the complete requirement of community service prescribed by law. The court shall not suspend in full or in part any punishment described as mandatory minimum punishment.
2004, c. 461.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-12.1
What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-12.1 cover?
Section 18.2-12.1 ("Mandatory minimum punishment; definition") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 18.2-12.1?
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