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Va. Code § 19.2-248

Venue when mortal wound, etc., inflicted in one county and death ensues in another

Virginia · Code of Virginia Title 19.2 — Criminal Procedure · Status: effective

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Va. Code § 19.2-248, Venue when mortal wound, etc., inflicted in one county and death ensues in another, Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-27, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1406910
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If a mortal wound, or other violence or injury, be inflicted, or poison administered in one county or city, and death ensues therefrom in another county or city, the offense may be prosecuted in either.