Assault and battery; penalty when against fire marshals with police powers. (HB113)

Introduced By

Del. Rosalyn Dance (D-Petersburg)

Progress

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Passed Committee
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Became Law

Description

Crimes; assault and battery of fire marshal.  Provides for an offender who assaults a fire marshal because of his employment to be prosecuted for a Class 6 felony. Amends § 18.2-57 (“Assault and battery.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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