Va. Code § 19.2-270
When statement by accused as witness not received as evidence
Virginia · Code of Virginia Title 19.2 — Criminal Procedure · Status: effective
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- Va. Code § 19.2-270, When statement by accused as witness not received as evidence, Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-27, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1406970
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In a criminal prosecution, other than for perjury, or in an action on a penal statute, evidence shall not be given against the accused of any statement made by him as a witness upon a legal examination, in a criminal or civil action, unless such statement was made when examined as a witness in his own behalf.