Va. Code § 18.2-423.01 : Crimes and Offenses Generally — Crimes Against Peace and Order — Activities Tending to Cause Violence —423.01 - Burning object on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty TEXT PDF A. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, burns an object on the private property of another without permission, is guilty of a Class 6 felony. B. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, burns an object on a highway or other public place in a manner having a direct tendency to place another person in reasonable fear or apprehension of death or bodily injury is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Va. Code § 18.2-423.01 2002, cc. 589, 600. Amended by Acts 2002, § cc. 589, 600.