Virginia Code § 18.2-359 outlines the proper venues for prosecuting crimes related to criminal sexual assault, unlawful sexual acts, and related offenses. It specifies where suspects can be tried based on where transportation, attempted acts, or the crimes themselves occurred, including provisions for cases involving minors and when crimes are coupled with violent felonies. The law ensures that trials are held in locations with a clear connection to the offense, whether the crime occurred locally or involved transportation across jurisdictions.
The venue is typically where the crime occurred or where transportation of the suspect took place, including cases involving attempted acts or crimes against minors.
Yes, if transportation occurred through or across Virginia, the trial can be held in any county or city where part of the transportation took place.
Yes, for sexual assault cases involving minors, the trial can be held in the location where the offense occurred or where the victim was transported prior to the offense.
Yes, the law covers both completed and attempted criminal sexual acts, including transportation and jurisdiction considerations.