Virginia legal term
Base offense in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Base offense” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Base offense” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Base offense" means an act of violence as defined in clause (i) of subdivision A of § 19.2-297.1 committed with the intent required to commit an act of terrorism. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.4)
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