DCJS Virginia Criminal Law 5

Question 1

Under Virginia law, which of the following is a complete defense to a charge of assault?

Accepted Answer

Lawful self-defense involving reasonable and proportionate force

Answer

Virginia recognizes self-defense as a complete defense to assault when the force used was reasonable and proportionate to the threat faced.

Question 2

Under Virginia Code § 18.2-266, DUI is established when a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is:

Accepted Answer

0.08% or higher

Answer

Virginia's DUI statute sets the per se BAC limit at 0.08%, meaning a BAC at or above that level is sufficient to establish impairment without further evidence.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'constructive possession' as used in Virginia drug cases?

Accepted Answer

The defendant had knowledge of the drugs and the ability to exercise control over them, even without physical possession

Answer

Constructive possession requires the Commonwealth to prove the defendant knew of the drugs' presence and had the power and intent to control them.

Question 4

Under Virginia's 'hit and run' statute (§ 46.2-894), a driver involved in an accident resulting in injury or death must:

Accepted Answer

Stop, render reasonable aid, and provide their name and vehicle information

Answer

Virginia law requires drivers involved in accidents causing injury or death to stop immediately, provide identifying information, and render reasonable assistance.

Question 5

What element distinguishes 'forgery' from 'uttering' under Virginia law?

Accepted Answer

Forgery is the making of a false document; uttering is knowingly offering or passing that false document as genuine

Answer

Forgery is the creation or alteration of a document with fraudulent intent, while uttering is the act of knowingly presenting a forged document as if it were genuine.

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DCJS Virginia Criminal Law 5