Virginia statute
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-94 — Possession of burglarious tools, etc
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Article 2: Burglary and Related Offenses, Code of Virginia.
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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-94
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.
If any person have in his possession any tools, implements or outfit, with intent to commit burglary, robbery or larceny, upon conviction thereof he shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony. The possession of such burglarious tools, implements or outfit by any person other than a licensed dealer, shall be prima facie evidence of an intent to commit burglary, robbery or larceny.
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Is possession of burglarious tools, etc a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Possession of burglarious tools, etc is a class 5 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-94.
Which Virginia statute covers possession of burglarious tools, etc?
Possession of burglarious tools, etc is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-94 (Possession of burglarious tools, etc).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.