Virginia law § 18.2-204.1 criminalizes the fraudulent use, possession, manufacturing, selling, or transferring of fake or real birth certificates and similar documents to establish false identities or statuses. Penalties vary from Class 1 misdemeanors to Class 6 felonies depending on the offense, with certain exemptions for law enforcement officials. The law also allows for prosecution under other statutes if applicable.
Using a fake birth certificate for false identity purposes is a Class 1 misdemeanor, while manufacturing or selling such certificates is a Class 6 felony.
No, law enforcement officers acting in their official duties are exempt from prosecution under this section.
Yes, it also covers obtaining, possessing, selling, or transferring documents used to establish false status, occupation, membership, or identity.
Yes, this law does not preclude prosecution under other applicable statutes for similar offenses.