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Code of Virginia · § 19.2-225 — Allegation of intent

19.2-225. Allegation of intent

Where an intent to injure, defraud or cheat is required to constitute an offense, it shall be sufficient, in an indictment or accusation therefor, to allege generally an intent to injure, defraud or cheat without naming the person intended to be injured, defrauded or cheated; and it shall be sufficient, and not be deemed a variance, if there appear to be an intent to injure, defraud or cheat the United States, or any state, or any county, corporation, officer or person.

History and annotations

Code 1950, § 19.1-170; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.

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