Virginia legal term
Sexual abuse in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Sexual abuse” 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 “Sexual abuse” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Sexual abuse" means an act committed with the intent to sexually molest, arouse, or gratify any person, where: a. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.10)
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