Stalking: It is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Stalking: It is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It is a felony
• D. It is a petty offense

Answer: (A)

Stalking, under Virginia law, is charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor in most cases. This means the offense carries up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. The basic offense covers repeated, unwanted conduct that causes fear or distress, but without the more serious factors that would elevate it to a felony. There are aggravated forms that can be felonies, such as when there are specific aggravating circumstances or prior stalking convictions, but the standard offense is indeed a Class 1 misdemeanor. So the statement is true.

Stalking, under Virginia law, is charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor in most cases. This means the offense carries up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. The basic offense covers repeated, unwanted conduct that causes fear or distress, but without the more serious factors that would elevate it to a felony. There are aggravated forms that can be felonies, such as when there are specific aggravating circumstances or prior stalking convictions, but the standard offense is indeed a Class 1 misdemeanor. So the statement is true.