Virginia legal term
Compensation in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Compensation” 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 “Compensation” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Compensation" means the transfer of money or anything of value. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-239)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Assisting individuals in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs
- Tampering with or unlawful use of cable television service
- Carrying weapon into courthouse
- Compensation of court-appointed counsel
- Drinking while operating a motor vehicle
- Extortion by officer
- Giving or accepting a fee or gift for purposes of influencing decisions of financial institution
- Magistrate not to receive claims or evidence of debt for collection
- Unlawful sublease of a motor vehicle
Related terms in the same statutes
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