Additional Virginia Crimes

Question 1

Perjury

Answer 1

1. the willful false swearing,
2. regarding a material matter,
3. while under a lawfully administered oath

-or-

1. subsequently giving conflicting testimony,
2. to the same manner,
3. 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

1. inducing another to give false, material testimony
2. 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

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

Question 6

Obstruction of Justice

Answer 6

1. the attempt to intimidate a witness, officer of the court, or law enforcement officer
   - or-
2. to knowingly and willfully
3. make false statements or representations
4. to a law enforcement officer conducting an investigation of a crime allegedly committed by another party

Question 7

False Reports

Answer 7

1. knowingly giving reports
2. with intent to mislead police officers
3. as to the commission of a crime.

Question 8

Concealing/Compounding Offenses

Answer 8

1. taking money to compound, conceal, or not prosecute an offense
   
   1. (certain exceptions for familial relationships with Defendant)

• or-
  1. 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.