Virginia Code 18.2-357.1: Commercial sex trafficking; penalties
A. Any person who, with the intent to receive money or other valuable thing or to assist another in receiving money or other valuable thing from the earnings of a person from prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse in violation of § 18.2-346, solicits, invites, recruits, encourages, or otherwise causes or attempts to cause a person to violate § 18.2-346 is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Virginia Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 felony | 5 to 20 years | up to $100,000 |
| Class 4 felony | 2 to 10 years | up to $100,000 |
| Class 5 felony | up to 10 years | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Virginia Code 18.2-357.1
- Adult: means a person 18 years of age or more. See Virginia Code 1-203
B. Any person who violates subsection A through the use of force, intimidation, or deception is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
C. Any adult who violates subsection A with a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a Class 3 felony.
D. Each violation of this section constitutes a separate and distinct felony.
2015, cc. 690, 691; 2019, c. 617; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 188.