19.2-270 - When statement by accused as witness not received as evidence.
§ 19.2-270. When statement by accused as witness not received as evidence.
In a criminal prosecution, other than for perjury, or in an action on a penalstatute, evidence shall not be given against the accused of any statementmade by him as a witness upon a legal examination, in a criminal or civilaction, unless such statement was made when examined as a witness in his ownbehalf.
(Code 1950, § 19.1-267; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495; 1988, c. 366.)