Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Divorce Law Conflict with First Amendment

Commision of adultery

under Virginia law is a class

4 misdemeanor crime.

Does this law conflict with

the First Amendment Right

of Association?


Asked on 4/25/07, 12:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Divorce Law Conflict with First Amendment

No, it does not. After the U.S. Supreme Court decision of Lawrence Et Al v. Texas in June of 2003, such alleged violations are not enforceable as criminal conduct as a practical matter.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 2:42 pm


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