Virginia law §§ 18.2-427 and 18.2-428 prohibit the use of obscene, threatening, or indecent language over public airways and telephone communications, respectively. Violators can face a Class 1 misdemeanor, with specific provisions covering electronic communications and false information about third parties. The laws aim to prevent harassment, intimidation, and the spread of false information via telecommunications.
Virginia law § 18.2-427 prohibits the use of obscene, vulgar, profane, lewd, lascivious, or indecent language, as well as threats of illegal or immoral acts over public airways or electronic communications.
Providing false information about the death, injury, illness, or disappearance of a third party over the telephone, knowing it to be false, is illegal under Virginia law § 18.2-428.
Violators of §§ 18.2-427 and 18.2-428 face a Class 1 misdemeanor, which can include fines and possible jail time depending on the circumstances.
Yes, the law includes electronically transmitted communications, such as texts or messages received or transmitted via cellular phones or wireless devices.