Virginia legal term
Explosive or incendiary device in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Explosive or incendiary device” 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 “Explosive or incendiary device” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Explosive or incendiary device" means (i) dynamite and all other forms of high explosives, (ii) any explosive bomb, grenade, missile, or similar device, or (iii) any incendiary bomb or grenade, fire bomb, or similar device, including any device which consists of or includes a breakable container including a flammable liquid or compound, and a wick composed of any material which, when ignited, is capable of igniting such flammable liquid or compound, and can be carried or thrown by one individual acting alone. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-433.1)
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