Virginia legal term
Act of terrorism in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Act of terrorism” 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 “Act of terrorism” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Act of terrorism" means an act of violence as defined in clause (i) of subdivision A of § 19.2-297.1 or an act that would be an act of violence if committed within the Commonwealth committed within or outside the Commonwealth with the intent to (i) intimidate a civilian population at large or (ii) influence the conduct or activities of a government, including the government of the United States, a state, or a locality, through intimidation. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.4)
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