DCJS Virginia Criminal Law 3

Question 1

Under Virginia law, arson of an occupied dwelling is classified as which type of offense?

Accepted Answer

Class 3 felony

Answer

Malicious burning of an occupied dwelling under § 18.2-77 is a Class 3 felony, reflecting the high danger posed to human life.

Question 2

In Virginia, 'accessory before the fact' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A person who counsels, commands, or encourages a felony but is not present during its commission

Answer

An accessory before the fact is one who aids or encourages the principal offender prior to the crime but is absent when it is committed.

Question 3

Under Virginia Code § 18.2-111, which of the following constitutes embezzlement?

Accepted Answer

Fraudulent conversion of property lawfully entrusted to the defendant

Answer

Embezzlement involves the fraudulent appropriation of property that was lawfully placed in the defendant's care or custody, distinguishing it from theft where possession was never lawfully obtained.

Question 4

Which Virginia statute governs the unlawful possession of a concealed weapon, and what is its base classification?

Accepted Answer

§ 18.2-308; Class 1 misdemeanor for a first offense

Answer

Under § 18.2-308, carrying a concealed handgun without a valid permit is a Class 1 misdemeanor on a first offense, with enhanced penalties for subsequent offenses.

Question 5

For a conviction of extortion under Virginia law, which element must the prosecution prove?

Accepted Answer

The defendant obtained or attempted to obtain property by threatening to accuse someone of a crime or expose them to disgrace

Answer

Virginia extortion (blackmail) requires the defendant to have obtained or sought property by threatening to accuse someone of a crime or expose damaging information.

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DCJS Virginia Criminal Law 3