Common Violations
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Va. Code § 4.1-305 Purchase or possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21 years of age. | Class 1 misdemeanor; and upon conviction, (i) such person shall be ordered to pay a mandatory minimum fine of $500 or ordered to perform a mandatory minimum of 50 hours of community service as a condition of probation supervision and (ii) the license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of any such person age 18 or older shall be suspended for a period of not less than six months and not more than one year. |
| Va. Code § 4.1-306 Purchasing alcoholic beverages for underage persons. | Class 1 misdemeanor |
| Va. Code § 4.1-308 Drinking alcoholic beverages, or offering to another, in public place | Class 4 misdemeanor |
| Va. Code § 18.2-323.1 Drinking alcoholic beverages while operating a motor vehicle. | Class 4 misdemeanor |
| Va. Code § 18.2-266 Driving under the influence (DUI) | Class 1 misdemeanor |
| Va. Code § 18.2-388 Public intoxication | Class 4 misdemeanor |
| Va. Code § 18.2-204.2 Manufacture, sell and possess any fictitious driver’s license or identification card. | Class 1 misdemeanor for manufacturing or selling. Class 2 misdemeanor for possessing. |
| Richmond City Code of Ordinances § 19-3 Possessing an open alcoholic beverage container in public parks, playgrounds and streets. | Class 4 misdemeanor |
Virginia Penalties for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
| Penalty | First Offense | Second Offense (within 5-10 years) | Third Offense (within 5-10 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail (18.2-270) | Minimum: none, Maximum: 12 months, Mandatory: none | Minimum: 1 month, Maximum: 1 year, Mandatory: 20 days / 10 days | Minimum: 6 months / 90 days, Maximum: 5 years, Mandatory: 6 months / 90 days |
| Fines (18.2-270) | Minimum: $250, Maximum: $2,500, Mandatory: $250 | Minimum: $500, Maximum: $2,500, Mandatory: none | Minimum: $1,000, Maximum: $1,000, Mandatory: $1,000 |
| Loss of License (18.2-271) | Minimum: 1 year, Maximum 1 year | Minimum: 3 years, Maximum: 3 years | Indefinite |
| Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (18.2-271.1) | Available: Yes, Restricted License: Yes | Available: Yes, Restricted License: Yes | Available: No, Restricted License: No |