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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7 — Personal trespass by computer; penalty

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 7.1: Computer Crimes, Code of Virginia.

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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
A. A person is guilty of the crime of personal trespass by computer when he uses a computer or computer network to cause physical injury to an individual. B. If committed maliciously, the crime of personal trespass by computer shall be punishable as a Class 3 felony. If such act is done unlawfully but not maliciously, the crime of personal trespass by computer shall be punishable as a Class 6 felony.

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Is personal trespass by computer a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

It depends on the circumstances: personal trespass by computer ranges from a class 6 felony to a class 3 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7.

Personal trespass by computer — malicious: class 3 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7B) · Personal trespass by computer — unlawful but not malicious: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7B)

Which Virginia statute covers personal trespass by computer?

Personal trespass by computer is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7 (Personal trespass by computer; penalty).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.