Virginia legal term
Overdose in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Overdose” 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 “Overdose” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Overdose" means a life-threatening condition resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance, alcohol, or any combination of such substances. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.03)
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