Additional Virginia Crimes

Question 1

In VA, what is the crime of perjury?

Answer 1

An offense involving the administration of justice. The willful false swearing regarding a material matter while under a lawfully administered oath, or subsequently giving conflicting testimony under oath to the same matter.

Note: Person convicted of perjury cannot hold office under the Virginia Constitution or serve as a juror.

Question 2

In VA, what is the crime of subornation of perjury?

Answer 2

The inducement of another to give false, material testimony – defendant can be punished as if he committed perjury.

Question 3

In VA, what is the crime of bribery?

Answer 3

A corrupt gift or offering of a gift to a public official or candidate with the intent to influence his official acts.

Accepting a bribe is also a crime if the recipient is a public employee, public official, or candidate for public office.

Question 4

In VA, what is the crime of obstruction of justice?

Answer 4

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

OR

to knowingly and willfully make false statements or representations to a law enforcement officer who is conducting an investigation of a crime allegedly committed by another party.

Question 5

In VA, what is the crime of false reports?

Answer 5

Knowingly giving false reports with the intent to mislead police officers as to the commission of a crime.

Question 6

In VA, what is the crime of concealing or a compounding offense?

Answer 6

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 a crime against another.

Question 7

In VA, what is the crime of resisting arrest?

Answer 7

When a person prevents a law enforcement officer, with or without a warrant, from lawfully arresting him.