DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
Damage to Property
If any person:
- intentionally destroys, defaces, damages, or removes
- without the intent to steal any property, real or personal,
- he shall be guilty of destruction of property.
Intentional destruction of property is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine, either or both. Representation by criminal defense attorney is always recommended.
- VIRGINIA CODE: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter5/section18.2-137/
Anyone could find themselves facing criminal charges. In fact, a criminal charge can have lasting effects on the lives of those with such charges on their records. However, in order to effectively handle a serious legal situation, individuals often need to understand what they are facing. If you have a criminal law charges in Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Yorktown or the rest of the Hampton Roads area, call the criminal defense attorneys at Goff Voltin, PLLC today.
