The appeal shall be tried without formal pleadings in writing, and the accused shall be entitled to trial by jury in the same manner as if he had been indicted for the offense in such court.
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-100, under Chapter 7. Names, Marks and Devices on Certain Containers and Other Articles..
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-100
The appeal shall be tried without formal pleadings in writing, and the accused shall be entitled to trial by jury in the same manner as if he had been indicted for the offense in such court.