Larceny with Intent to Sell

Larceny with Intent to Sell in Virginia (Va. Code §18.2-108.01(A)) is a separate crime from Larceny. It is a felony punished with up to 20 years in prison.

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Larceny with Intent to Sell Charge in Virginia

Larceny in Virginia is the unauthorized taking of property from another person with the intent to permanently deprive an owner of his or her property.

To convict an offender of Larceny with Intention to Sell in Virginia under Va. Code §18.2-108.01(A), the Commonwealth must prove that the offender committed a Larceny and had the intent to sell the stolen property. Larceny of more than one item of the same product is evidence of an intent to sell or distribute the stolen property.

Penalty for Larceny with Intention to Sell in Virginia

Larceny of property valued at more than $1,000 with Intent to Sell in Virginia (Va. Code §18.2-108.01(A)) is a felony punished with 2-20 years in prison.

Larceny with Intention to Sell Charge in Virginia

§18.2-108.01(A). Larceny with intent to distribute or sell; sale of stolen property; penalty.

A. Any person who commits larceny of property with a value of $1,000 or more with the intent to sell or distribute such property is guilty of a felony punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for not less than two years nor more than 20 years. The larceny of more than one item of the same product is prima facie evidence of intent to sell or intent to distribute for sale.B. Any person who sells, attempts to sell or possesses with intent to sell or distribute any stolen property with an aggregate value of $1,000 or more where he knew or should have known that the property was stolen is guilty of a Class 5 felony.C. A violation of this section constitutes a separate and distinct offense.