Falsificación del estado militar para obtener servicios

Virginia Title 18.2 - Crimes and Offenses · 18.2-177.1, 18.2-178

Explicación Simple

No puedes hacerte pasar por un soldado o veterano de las fuerzas armadas solo para conseguir algo. Si lo haces, puedes meterte en problemas con la ley.

Es como si alguien se pusiera una camiseta de un equipo de fútbol famoso solo para que le den entradas gratis. No está bien, y si lo descubren, puede enfrentar consecuencias.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan se viste con un uniforme militar y dice que es veterano para conseguir descuentos en un restaurante. Si el dueño se entera de que mintió, podría denunciarlo y Juan podría enfrentar cargos legales.

Penalidades

Es un delito menor de Clase 1, lo que puede incluir multas y posible encarcelamiento.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Va. Code § 18.2-177.1 - False representation of military status; penalty. A. It is unlawful for any person, with the intent to obtain any services, to falsely represent himself to be a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Armed Forces Reserves, or National Guard by wearing the uniform or any medal or insignia authorized for use by the members or veterans of the United States Armed Forces, Armed Forces Reserves, or National Guard by federal or state law or regulation and obtain any services through such false representation. B. It is unlawful for any person, with the intent to obtain any services, to falsely represent himself as a recipient of any decoration or medal created by federal or state law or regulation to honor the members or veterans of the United States Armed Forces, Armed Forces Reserves, or National Guard and obtain any services through such false representation. C. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. D. The provisions of this section shall not preclude prosecution under any other statute. 2016, c. 236 . Article 3. False Pretenses. Va. Code § 18.2-178 - Obtaining money or signature, etc., by false pretense. A. If any person obtain, by any false pretense or token, from any person, with intent to defraud, money, a gift certificate or other property that may be the subject of larceny, he shall be deemed guilty of larceny thereof; or if he obtain, by any false pretense or token, with such intent, the signature of any person to a writing, the false making whereof would be forgery, he shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. B. Venue for the trial of any person charged with an offense under this section may be in the county or city in which (i) any act was performed in furtherance of the offense, or (ii) the person charged with th

Preguntas Frecuentes

¿Esta ley también aplica a los medallones o insignias que no son oficiales?

Sí, la ley incluye cualquier medalla o insignia que se use para hacerse pasar por un militar, ya sea oficial o no.

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