Virginia law § 18.2-102 criminalizes the unauthorized taking, driving, or use of someone else's animal, aircraft, vehicle, or boat with the intent to temporarily deprive the owner. Penalties vary based on the value of the property, with felonies for higher values and misdemeanors for lower. The law also clarifies that prior consent does not imply ongoing permission, and accessories or accomplices face the same penalties as the principal offender.
Taking, driving, or using someone else's animal, aircraft, vehicle, or boat without permission and with the intent to temporarily deprive the owner.
It is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
No, consent is not presumed or implied based on previous permission; each instance is evaluated separately.
Yes, anyone assisting or involved in the unauthorized use faces the same penalties as the principal offender.