WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 17 B-
CHAPTER 17B. MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSES.
WVC 17 B- 5 -
ARTICLE 5. PENALTIES.
WVC 17 B- 5 - 1
§17B-5-1. Violations of chapter; penalty for misdemeanor.
It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the
provisions of this chapter unless such violation is by this
chapter or other law of this state declared to be a felony.
Unless another penalty is in this chapter or by the laws of
this state provided, every person convicted of a misdemeanor for
the violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be punished
by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by
imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment.
WVC 17 B- 5 - 2
§17B-5-2. Jurisdiction of crimes by justices.
Justices of the peace shall have concurrent jurisdiction
with the circuit, criminal and intermediate courts to enforce the
misdemeanor penalties prescribed by this chapter.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session
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