Virginia

Decoded

§ 18.2-108.1

Receipt of stolen firearm

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 18.2-108, any person who buys or receives a firearm from another person or aids in concealing a firearm, knowing that the firearm was stolen, shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony and may be proceeded against although the principal offender is not convicted.

History

1988, c. 358; 1998, c. 821.

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Court Decisions

Acey v. Com. (COA, 03/09/99)
. . . , Code § 18.2-108.1, read: . . .
Millard v. Com. (COA, 12/28/00)
. . . applied to larceny of a firearm pursuant to Code § 18.2-108.1(1)). As in Acey, we find no manifest . . .
Williams v. Com. (SCV, 11/04/05)
. . . concealing a stolen firearm in violation of Code § 18.2-108.1. A jury convicted the defendant of . . .
Scott v. Com. (COA, 07/31/01)
. . . the part of the legislature in enacting Code § 18.2-108.1(1) to abrogate common law larceny); see . . .
United States v. White (District Court, W.D. Virginia, 11/17/09)
. . . stolen firearm, in violation of Virginia Code § 18.2-108.1; and (4) simple possession of marijuana, . . .

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Amendment Attempts

HB2066: Firearms, stolen; creates and enhances penalties. (failed)
SB85: Stolen firearms; penalties. (failed)