West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment
W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-3B-8: Liability for damages; deferred judgment; dismissal
What this law says, in plain English
Property owners may recover twice the damage amount from trespassers who cause damage. Courts may defer judgment in misdemeanor trespass cases and dismiss charges if damages are paid within six months.
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