Virginia § 4.1-323 - Attempts; aiding or abetting; penalty

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§ 4.1-323. Attempts; aiding or abetting; penalty

No person shall attempt to do any of the things prohibited by this subtitle or to aid or abet another in doing, or attempting to do, any of the things prohibited by this subtitle.

On an indictment, information or warrant for the violation of this subtitle, the jury or the court may find the defendant guilty of an attempt, or being an accessory, and the punishment shall be the same as if the defendant were solely guilty of such violation.

Code 1950, § 4-87; 1993, c. 866.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 4.1-323 ("Attempts; aiding or abetting; penalty") 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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