Virginia legal term
Body-piercing in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Body-piercing” 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 “Body-piercing” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Body-piercing" means the act of penetrating the skin to make a hole, mark, or scar, generally permanent in nature. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-371.3)
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