Crimes Against Property

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This is Chapter 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Crimes Against Property.” It is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”. It contains 153 laws divided across 10 structures.

Article 1	Arson and Related Crimes
Article 2	Burglary and Related Offenses
Article 3	Larceny and Receiving Stolen Goods
Article 4	Embezzlement and Fraudulent Conversions
Article 5	Trespass to Realty
Article 6	Damage to Realty and Personalty Thereon
Article 7	Damage to and Tampering With Property
Article 7.1	Computer Crimes
Article 7.2	Fraudulent Procurement, Sale, or Receipt of Telephone Records
Article 8	Offenses Relating to Railroads and Other Utilities