Friday, August 29, 2008
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Tracking Virginia’s General Assembly
since 2007.
HB1551: Assault and battery; when committed against family or household member in presence of child.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 18.2-57.2:01 as follows:
§ 18.2-57.2:01. Assault and battery against a family or household member in the presence of a child; penalty.
A. Any person who commits a violation of § 18.2-57.2 knowing that a child under the age of 14 is present is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
B. Violation of this section shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
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