A. An attempt to commit rape, forcible sodomy, or inanimate or animate object sexual penetration shall be punishable as a Class 4 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the Virginia Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 4 felony2 to 10 yearsup to $100,000
Class 6 felonyup to 5 yearsup to $2,500
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 12 monthsup to $2,500
For details, see Va. Code § 18.2-10, Va. Code § 18.2-10 and Va. Code § 18.2-11

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B. An attempt to commit aggravated sexual battery shall be a felony punishable as a Class 6 felony.

C. An attempt to commit sexual battery is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

1981, c. 397; 1993, c. 549.