Ley sobre Fraudes Gubernamentales en Virginia

Explicación Simple

Esta ley prohíbe a las personas mentir o engañar en negocios con el gobierno de Virginia. Si alguien hace esto, puede enfrentar serias consecuencias legales.

Es como cuando un jugador de fútbol hace trampa para ganar un partido. Si lo descubren, puede ser expulsado del juego y enfrentar sanciones.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, un contratista, presenta documentos falsos para conseguir un contrato con la ciudad de Richmond. Si se descubre que Juan mintió sobre su experiencia, podría ser acusado de un delito grave y enfrentar prisión.

Penalidades

Si se encuentra culpable, se enfrenta a un delito de Clase 6, que puede incluir prisión y multas.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Va. Code § 18.2-497 - Fines and costs. The costs incurred in the enforcement of this article shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as in criminal cases, and all fines collected by virtue of this article shall be turned over in the same manner and for the same purposes as criminal and misdemeanor fines are disposed of by law. Code 1950, § 18.1-400.5; 1970, c. 442; 1975, cc. 14, 15. Va. Code § 18.2-498 - Exempt containers. Nothing in this article applies to or shall be construed to affect a liquefied petroleum gas container having a total capacity of five gallons or less. Code 1950, § 18.1-400.6; 1970, c. 442; 1975, cc. 14, 15. Article 1.1. Virginia Governmental Frauds Act. Va. Code § 18.2-498.1 - Short title. This article shall be known and cited as the Virginia Governmental Frauds Act. 1980, c. 472. Va. Code § 18.2-498.2 - Definitions. When used in this article, the term: 1. "Person" includes any natural person, any trust or association of persons, formal or otherwise, or any corporation, partnership, company or other legal or commercial entity. 2. "Commercial dealing" shall mean any offer, acceptance, agreement, or solicitation to sell or offer to sell or distribute goods, services or construction, to the Commonwealth of Virginia, or any local government within the Commonwealth or any department or agency thereof. 1980, c. 472. Va. Code § 18.2-498.3 - Misrepresentations prohibited. Any person, in any commercial dealing in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or any local government within the Commonwealth or any department or agency thereof, who knowingly falsifies, conceals, misleads, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact, or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulen