Virginia legal term
Direct interest in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Direct interest” 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 “Direct interest” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Direct interest" means a personal right or a pecuniary right or liability. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-451)
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