Virginia criminal charge
Injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc in Virginia
Injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137. Its classification is not fixed: Virginia assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137.
What is the penalty for injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Unlawful destruction/damage without intent to steal — Applies when a person unlawfully destroys, defaces, damages, or removes without intent to steal property, monuments, or memorials as described, subject to possible dismissal upon full payment affidavit.; fine only — no jail (§ 18.2-11(c))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (Intentional injury to property/monument - under $1,000 — Applies when a non-owner intentionally causes injury and the value of or damage to the property, memorial, or monument is less than $1,000.) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Intentional injury to property/monument - under $1,000 — Applies when a non-owner intentionally causes injury and the value of or damage to the property, memorial, or monument is less than $1,000.; either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Intentional injury to property/monument - $1,000 or more — Applies when a non-owner intentionally causes injury and the value of or damage to the property, memorial, or monument is $1,000 or more.; or, at the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both (§ 18.2-10(f))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Intentional injury to property/monument - $1,000 or more — Applies when a non-owner intentionally causes injury and the value of or damage to the property, memorial, or monument is $1,000 or more.; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful destruction/damage without intent to steal | Class 3 Misdemeanor | Applies when a person unlawfully destroys, defaces, damages, or removes without intent to steal property, monuments, or memorials as described, subject to possible dismissal upon full payment affidavit. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137A |
| Intentional injury to property/monument - under $1,000 | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies when a non-owner intentionally causes injury and the value of or damage to the property, memorial, or monument is less than $1,000. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137B |
| Intentional injury to property/monument - $1,000 or more | Class 6 Felony | Applies when a non-owner intentionally causes injury and the value of or damage to the property, memorial, or monument is $1,000 or more. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137B |
Common questions about injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc in Virginia
Is injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc ranges from a class 3 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137.
Unlawful destruction/damage without intent to steal: class 3 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137A) · Intentional injury to property/monument - under $1,000: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137B) · Intentional injury to property/monument - $1,000 or more: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137B)
What are the penalties for injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc in Virginia?
Which Virginia statute covers injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc?
Injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137 (Injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.