Virginia Code § 18.2-390 provides definitions related to crimes involving juveniles, nudity, sexual conduct, and harmful material to minors. It clarifies key terms used in the law to ensure proper application and understanding of offenses involving minors and explicit content.
Under Virginia law, a juvenile is defined as a person less than 18 years of age.
Nudity means a state of undress exposing genitals, pubic area, or buttocks with less than full opaque covering, or showing female breasts with less than full coverage, or depiction of male genitals in a turgid state.
Material is considered harmful to juveniles if it appeals to prurient interests, is offensive to adult standards, and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors.
They ensure clarity and consistency in applying laws related to minors, nudity, sexual conduct, and offensive material, aiding in legal proceedings and enforcement.