Virginia § 19.2-386.17 - Forfeitures for computer crimes
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-386.17 — Forfeitures for computer crimes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-386.17. Forfeitures for computer crimes
All moneys and other income, including all proceeds earned but not yet received by a defendant from a third party as a result of the defendant's violations of Article 7.1 (§ 18.2-152.1 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 18.2, and all computer equipment, all computer software, and all personal property used in connection with any violation of such article known by the owner thereof to have been used in violation of such article, shall be subject to lawful seizure by a law-enforcement officer and forfeiture by the Commonwealth in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.) of this title, applied mutatis mutandis.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-386.17
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-386.17 cover?
Section 19.2-386.17 ("Forfeitures for computer crimes") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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