Virginia law § 18.2-103.1 and 18.2-104 define organized retail theft, outlining the conduct that constitutes the crime, including conspiring to steal retail property worth over $5,000. The law targets schemes involving multiple individuals and repeat offenses, with penalties including a Class 3 felony. It also allows for aggregation of thefts across multiple jurisdictions for prosecution.
Organized retail theft involves conspiring or acting with others to steal retail property worth over $5,000, often involving schemes or repeated offenses.
The offense is classified as a Class 3 felony, which can result in significant fines and imprisonment depending on the case specifics.
Yes, thefts occurring in more than one county or city can be aggregated into a single violation for prosecution.
A retail property fence is a person or business that knowingly or believing that retail property has been unlawfully obtained and then buys or sells it.