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Virginia Petty Theft and Larceny Laws
Virginia law simply refers to all theft and theft-related crimes as “larceny,” and provides no general definition of the term. It’s safe to say that theft in Virginia can be defined as the unlawful taking of property that belongs to someone else, done with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property.
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Shoplifting Charges in Virginia
Shoplifting in Virginia is a crime with serious penalties, including potential fines and jail time. In addition to facing criminal penalties, shoplifters can be sued by merchants in civil court to recover damages.
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Embezzlement is a kind of property theft. It occurs when a defendant, who was entrusted to manage or monitor someone else’s money or property, steals all or part of that money or property for the defendant’s personal gain.
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Driving on a Suspended License in Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia may suspend or revoke your license for many reasons. You may be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor if your drive while your license is suspended or revoked.
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Virginia Minor in Possession of Alcohol: Laws & Penalties
A minor in Virginia may not buy (or attempt to buy), possess, or consume alcohol; or provide false identification or a false age to obtain or consume alcohol.
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Virginia
All states regulate the possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), though each differs in its exact definition of CDS and the penalties for illegal possession. Virginia classifies not only well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine as CDS, but also the compounds used to manufacture them.