Barratry

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This is Article 4 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Barratry.” It is part of Chapter 10 “Crimes Against the Administration of Justice”, which is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”. It contains 5 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 5 sections.

§ 18.2-451	Definitions; application and construction of article
§ 18.2-452	Barratry unlawful
§ 18.2-453	Aiders and abettors
§ 18.2-454	Enjoining barratry
§ 18.2-455	Unprofessional conduct; revocation of license