Code of Virginia - Title 18.2 Crimes And Offenses Generally - Section 18.2-198.1 Venue

§ 18.2-198.1. Venue

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 19.2-244, a prosecution for a violation of this article may be had in any county or city in which (i) any act in furtherance of the crime was committed or (ii) an issuer or acquirer, or an agent of either, sustained a financial loss as a result of the offense. A prosecution for a violation of § 18.2-192 may be had in any county or city where a credit card number is used, is attempted to be used, or is possessed with intent to violate § 18.2-193, 18.2-195, or 18.2-197.

(1991, c. 546; 2008, c. 797.)

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