Virginia legal term
Tier III offense in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Tier III offense” 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 “Tier III offense” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Tier III offense" means a violation of, attempted violation of, or conspiracy to violate: 1. (Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-902)
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