DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
Destruction of Property Is a Serious Criminal Offense
Destruction of Property (Va. Code § 18.2-137)
Destruction of Property is a criminal offense in Virginia that involves willfully damaging or destroying property belonging to someone else. It can range from smashing a window during an argument to vandalism, damaging a vehicle, or destroying rented property.
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What Prosecutors Must Prove:
The damage was intentional (not accidental)
The property belonged to someone else
The act was without legal justification
페널티:
Misdemeanor: If damage is less than $1,000 – up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine
Felony: If damage exceeds $1,000 – up to 5 years in prison
Restitution is often ordered in both cases
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