Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-81: Burning or destroying personal property, standing grain, etc

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person who maliciously or to defraud an insurer sets fire to or destroys personal property, crops, or grain using explosives is guilty of a Class 4 felony if worth $1,000+, or a Class 1 misdemeanor if worth less.

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