Virginia § 18.2-29 - Criminal solicitation; penalty

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-29 — Criminal solicitation; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18.2-29. Criminal solicitation; penalty

Any person who commands, entreats, or otherwise attempts to persuade another person to commit a felony other than murder, shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. Any person age eighteen or older who commands, entreats, or otherwise attempts to persuade another person under age eighteen to commit a felony other than murder, shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony. Any person who commands, entreats, or otherwise attempts to persuade another person to commit a murder is guilty of a felony punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for a term not less than five years or more than forty years.

1975, cc. 14, 15; 1994, cc. 364, 440; 2002, cc. 615, 635.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-29

What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-29 cover?

Section 18.2-29 ("Criminal solicitation; penalty") 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 § 18.2-29?

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How does Virginia § 18.2-29 apply to my situation?

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