Virginia § 18.2-152.3 Computer fraud; penalty

Virginia Statutes

§ 18.2-152.3 — Computer fraud; penalty

Virginia § 18.2-152.3

Title 18.2Crimes and Offenses Generally

Ch. 5Crimes Against Property

Art. 7.1Computer Crimes

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.3 (2026).

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Any person who uses a computer or computer network, without authority and:

1.Obtains property or services by false pretenses;

2.Embezzles or commits larceny; or

3.Converts the property of another; is guilty of the crime of computer fraud. If the value of the property or services obtained is $1,000 or more, the crime of computer fraud shall be punishable as a Class 5 felony. Where the value of the property or services obtained is less than $1,000, the crime of computer fraud shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Any person who uses a computer or computer network, without authority and:

1. Obtains property or services by false pretenses;

2. Embezzles or commits larceny; or

3. Converts the property of another;

is guilty of the crime of computer fraud.

If the value of the property or services obtained is $1,000 or more, the crime of computer fraud shall be punishable as a Class 5 felony. Where the value of the property or services obtained is less than $1,000, the crime of computer fraud shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.