Which punishment corresponds to Class 1 Felony?

• A. 20 years to life and/or a fine of not more than $100,000
• B. Life imprisonment and fines up to $100,000
• C. 5 to 20 years and/or a fine of not more than $100,000
• D. 2 to 10 years and up to $100,000 fine

Answer: (B)

Class 1 felonies carry the most severe penalties in Virginia, including the possibility of life imprisonment and a fine up to $100,000. The option that states life imprisonment along with fines up to $100,000 matches this maximum penalty structure, capturing that a life sentence is possible and the monetary cap. The other ranges propose fixed terms that are either too short or exclude the possibility of a life sentence, which doesn’t align with how Class 1 felonies can be punished.