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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-248 — Venue when mortal wound, etc., inflicted in one county and death ensues in another

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 2: Venue, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-248

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-248Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

If a mortal wound, or other violence or injury, be inflicted, or poison administered in one county or city, and death ensues therefrom in another county or city, the offense may be prosecuted in either.

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