Construction and Definitions

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Construction and Definitions.” It is part of Chapter 1 “In General”, which is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”. It contains 3 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 3 sections.

§ 18.2-5 Repealed
§ 18.2-6 Meaning of certain terms
§ 18.2-7 Criminal act not to merge civil remedy