State Criminal Jurisdiction

Generally speaking, in Virginia, state courts may exercise jurisdiction over a criminal offense if:

• The offense was committed wholly or partly withing the state;
• An attempt or conspiracy occurred outside the state and an act was committed within the state; or
• An attempt or conspiracy occurred inside the state to commit an offense outside the state. 

[Va. Code]

As usual, every situation has exceptions.  Consult with a Charlottesville attorney to find out the full details.

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