78217324.2-1006Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016ElectionsElection Offenses Generally; PenaltiesAdvice or assistance in casting ballotCode 1950, § 24-237; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-267; 1993, c. 641.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/24.2-1006/24.2-604Prohibited activities at polls; notice of prohibited area; electioneering; presence of representatives of parties or candidates; simulated elections; observers; news media; penalties/24.2-604/24.2-649Assistance for certain voters; penalties/24.2-649//24.2-1006/24.2/10/24.2-1006Except as provided by § 24.2-649, no person shall directly or indirectly advise or assist any voter as to how he shall cast his ballot after the voter has entered the prohibited area at the polls as designated in § 24.2-604. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.section1