Virginia statute

Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-309 — Sentence of confinement for conviction of a combination of felony and misdemeanor offenses

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: General Provisions, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-309

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-309Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

When any person is convicted of a combination of felony and misdemeanor offenses and sentenced to confinement therefor, in determining the sequence of confinement, the felony sentence and commitment shall take precedence and such person shall first be committed to serve the felony sentence.

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