Virginia § 18.2-46.10 - Violation of sections within article separate and distinct offenses
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-46.10 — Violation of sections within article separate and distinct offenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-46.10. Violation of sections within article separate and distinct offenses
A violation of any section in this article shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. If the acts or activities violating any section within this article also violate another provision of law, a prosecution under any section in this article shall not prohibit or bar any prosecution or proceeding under such other provision or the imposition of any penalties provided for thereby.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-46.10 cover?
Section 18.2-46.10 ("Violation of sections within article separate and distinct offenses") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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