Virginia defines sexual battery as non-consensual sexual contact intended to sexually abuse or harm another. It is considered a Class 1 misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to 12 months in jail and fines up to $2,500. Aggravated sexual battery, involving force, threats, or victims under specific vulnerable conditions, is a felony with harsher penalties, including prison time. Virginia law requires convicted offenders to register as sex offenders, reflecting the severity of the crime.