Virginia § 19.2-294.1 Dismissal of one of dual charges for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving upon conviction of other charge

Virginia Statutes

§ 19.2-294.1 — Dismissal of one of dual charges for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving upon conviction of other charge

Virginia § 19.2-294.1

Title 19.2CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 17CONVICTIONS; EFFECT THEREOF

Art. 2FORMER JEOPARDY

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-294.1 (2026).

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Whenever any person is charged with a violation of § 18.2-266 or any similar ordinances of any county, city, or town and with reckless driving in violation of § 46.2-852 or any ordinance of any county, city or town incorporating § 46.2-852, growing out of the same act or acts and is convicted of one of these charges, the court shall dismiss the remaining charge.

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