Bank Burglary in Virginia
Bank Burglary in Virginia is a very serious felony and is punished with a minimum of 20 years up to life in prison. The following legal guide discusses what the Commonwealth must prove in order to convict an offender of Bank Burglary in Virginia.
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Entering
Entering is an intrusion into the interior space of a structure. Burglary in Virginia has been committed as soon as entry is made with intent to commit a crime. -
Banking House
Bank Burglary in Virginia can only be committed if the offender entered a banking house. For purposes of Bank Burglary in Virginia, a Banking House includes a bank, credit union, and savings and loan institution. -
Armed with a Deadly Weapon
An offender can be convicted of Bank Burglary in Virginia if he entered the banking house while armed with a deadly weapon in order to commit a larceny. A deadly weapon is an instrument likely to cause death or great bodily injury. -
Intent to Commit Larceny of Money or Securities
The Commonwealth must prove that the offender intended to steal money or securities to convict him of Bank Burglary in Virginia.