Virginia legal term
Lawfully admitted for permanent residence in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Lawfully admitted for permanent residence” 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 “Lawfully admitted for permanent residence” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Lawfully admitted for permanent residence" means the status of having been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws, such status not having changed. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-307.1)
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