2014 Virginia Code
Title 18.2 - Crimes and Offenses Generally
§ 18.2-423. Burning cross on property of another or public place with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent

VA Code § 18.2-423 (2014) What's This?

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, to burn, or cause to be burned, a cross on the property of another, a highway or other public place. Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Any such burning of a cross shall be prima facie evidence of an intent to intimidate a person or group of persons.

Code 1950, §§ 18.1-365 through 18.1-367; 1960, c. 358; 1968, c. 350; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1983, c. 337.

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2014 Virginia CodeTitle 18.2 - Crimes and Offenses Generally§ 18.2-423. Burning cross on property of another or public place with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent

2014 Virginia Code
Title 18.2 - Crimes and Offenses Generally
§ 18.2-423. Burning cross on property of another or public place with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent