Virginia legal term
Financial exploitation in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Financial exploitation” 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 “Financial exploitation” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Financial exploitation" means the illegal, unauthorized, or fraudulent use, or deprivation of use, of the property of a vulnerable adult with the intention of benefiting someone other than the vulnerable adult. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-178.2)
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