Additional Virginia Crimes

Question 1

Perjury

Answer 1

i. the willful false swearing,
ii. regarding a material matter,
iii. while under a lawfully administered oath
- or-
i. subsequently giving conflicting testimony,
ii. to the same manner,
iii. while under oath.

Question 2

Additional Punishments for Perjury

Answer 2

Person convicted of perjury cannot hold office under the VA constitution or serve as a juror.

Question 3

Subordination of Perjury

Answer 3

Inducing another to give false, material testimony

• D can be punished as if she committed perjury.

Question 4

Bribery

Answer 4

• A corrupt gift or offer of a gift
• to a public official or candidate
• with the intent to influence her official acts

Question 5

When Accepting a Bribe is a Crime

Answer 5

If the recipient is a public employee, public official, or candidate for public office.

Question 6

Obstruction of Justice

Answer 6

The attempt to intimidate a witness, officer of the court, or law enforcement officer

• or-
  1. to knowingly and willfully
  2. make false statements or representations
  3. to a law enforcement officer conducting an investigation of a crime allegedly committed by another party

Question 7

False Reports

Answer 7

i. knowingly giving reports
ii. with intent to mislead police officers
iii. as to the commission of a crime.

Question 8

Concealing/Compounding Offenses

Answer 8

Taking money to compound, conceal, or not prosecute an offense
(certain exceptions for familial relationships with Defendant)
-or-
Willfully concealing or destroying evidence with intent to hinder prosecution of defendant charged with crime against another.

Question 9

Resisting Arrest

Answer 9

Occurs When:

1. D prevents a law enforcement officer,
2. with or without a warrant,
3. from lawfully arresting him.