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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-225 — Allegation of intent

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 2: Form and Requisites, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-225

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-225Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Where an intent to injure, defraud or cheat is required to constitute an offense, it shall be sufficient, in an indictment or accusation therefor, to allege generally an intent to injure, defraud or cheat without naming the person intended to be injured, defrauded or cheated; and it shall be sufficient, and not be deemed a variance, if there appear to be an intent to injure, defraud or cheat the United States, or any state, or any county, corporation, officer or person.

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