DCJS - VA DCJS Law Enforcement Virginia Criminal Law Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under Virginia Code § 18.2-95, an individual commits grand larceny if they take money or a thing of value from the person of another with a value of at least:

Accepted Answer

$5

Answer

$200

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$500

Answer

$1,000

Question 2

An officer responds to a call and finds a person passed out on a public sidewalk, smelling strongly of an alcoholic beverage. The person's speech is incoherent and they are unable to stand without assistance. Which of the following offenses has been committed?

Accepted Answer

Public Intoxication

Answer

Disorderly Conduct

Answer

Trespassing

Answer

Vagrancy

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios best constitutes the crime of statutory burglary under Virginia Code § 18.2-91?

Accepted Answer

Breaking and entering an office building during the day with the intent to commit larceny.

Answer

Breaking and entering a dwelling at night with the intent to commit murder.

Answer

Entering a bank during the day armed with a deadly weapon with intent to commit larceny.

Answer

Possessing tools with the intent to commit a burglary.

Question 4

Under Virginia law, a simple assault or assault and battery is classified as what type of offense?

Accepted Answer

Class 1 Misdemeanor

Answer

Class 6 Felony

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Class 4 Misdemeanor

Answer

Civil Infraction

Question 5

A person possesses a Schedule II controlled substance with the intent to distribute it. According to Virginia Code § 18.2-248, what is the classification of this offense for a first-time offender?

Accepted Answer

A felony punishable by 5 to 40 years in prison

Answer

Class 1 Misdemeanor

Answer

Class 6 Felony

Answer

Class 5 Felony

Question 6

An officer is dispatched to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, the officer develops probable cause to believe one party has committed an assault and battery against a family or household member, although the act did not occur in the officer's presence. What authority does the officer have?

Accepted Answer

The officer can make a warrantless arrest based on probable cause.

Answer

The officer must obtain an arrest warrant before making an arrest.

Answer

The officer can only issue a summons and an emergency protective order.

Answer

The officer's only option is to separate the parties for a cool-down period.