Statutes > Virginia Statutes > Title 18.2 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLY. > Chapter 6 - Crimes Involving Fraud (18.2-168 thru 18.2-246.15) > 18.2-172.1 - Falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas; penalty.

18.2-172.1 - Falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas; penalty.

§ 18.2-172.1. Falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts ordiplomas; penalty.

Any person who materially falsifies or alters a transcript or diploma from aninstitution of postsecondary education and fraudulently uses the same forpecuniary gain or in furtherance of such person's education shall be guiltyof a Class 3 misdemeanor.

(1983, c. 91.)