Virginia Code 19.2-339: Word “fine” construed
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Whenever the word “fine” is used in this chapter, it shall be construed to refer solely to the pecuniary penalty imposed by a court or jury upon a defendant who has been found guilty of a crime. The word “fine” shall not include other forfeitures, penalties, costs, amercements or the like, even though they follow as a consequence of conviction of crime.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 19.2-339
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Court: means any court vested with appropriate jurisdiction under the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth. See Virginia Code 19.2-5
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Code 1950, § 19.1-323; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.