Virginia legal term
Sexual excitement in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Sexual excitement” 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 “Sexual excitement” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Sexual excitement" means the condition of human male or female genitals when in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-390)
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