Hate Crime Laws:
VA
Va. Code Ann. § 52-8.5
Provides for the creation of a central repository for the collection and analysis of information relating to cirminal acts committed against a person or his property with the specific intent of instilling fear or intimidation because of that person's race, religion or ethnic origin.
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VA
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57
Enhances penalty for assault and battery committed against a person selected because of his "race, religious conviction, color or national origin."
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VA
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-138
Covers destruction of property within places of worship.
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VA
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-127
Covers willful or malicious injury to places of worship.
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