Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
I was charged with \"Trespass General\" (Fairfax County Sec 5-4-1) and can\'t seem to find out if it is a criminal charge or misdemeanor.
Asked on 7/31/09, 6:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
A misdemeanor is a criminal charge. The local ordinance you've cited very likely parallels the
criminal statute for trespass found in the Virginia Criminal Code at Sec. 18.2-119 which is a Class 1 misdemeanor offense.
Answered on 8/06/09, 12:16 am
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