Plain-Language Summary

This law section addresses penalties for sexual intercourse between individuals who are legally forbidden to marry, including incestuous relationships, with specific classifications based on the relationship and age. It also covers penalties for placing a spouse in a location for prostitution or unlawful sexual acts. Certain provisions have been repealed or amended over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Engaging in sexual intercourse with a close family member, such as a parent, child, grandparent, or grandchild, can result in felony charges ranging from Class 3 to Class 5, depending on the relationship and age.

Yes, certain sections, such as Virginia Code § 18.2-367, have been repealed or amended over time, reflecting updates in the law.

It involves forcing, deceiving, or threatening a spouse to be in a location for prostitution or unlawful sexual acts, punishable as a Class 4 felony.

Yes, if a parent or grandparent engages in sexual intercourse with a child or grandchild aged 13 to 17, it is classified as a Class 3 felony, emphasizing age-related distinctions.