DCJS Virginia Laws and Legal Procedures 5

Question 1

Under Virginia Code § 18.2-46.2, participation in a criminal street gang is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Class 5 felony

Answer

Active participation in a criminal street gang with knowledge of its criminal purpose is a Class 5 felony under Virginia Code § 18.2-46.2.

Question 2

In Virginia, a magistrate may issue a search warrant only upon a showing of:

Accepted Answer

Probable cause supported by oath or affirmation

Answer

The Fourth Amendment and Virginia Code § 19.2-54 require probable cause supported by oath or affirmation before a search warrant may be issued.

Question 3

Under the Virginia Computer Crimes Act (§ 18.2-152.3), unauthorized access to a computer system with intent to defraud is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Class 6 felony

Answer

Computer fraud involving unauthorized access with intent to defraud is a Class 6 felony under Virginia Code § 18.2-152.3.

Question 4

Virginia Code § 19.2-299.1 requires that presentence reports consider which factor in domestic violence cases?

Accepted Answer

The impact on the victim and any children in the household

Answer

Presentence reports in domestic violence cases must address the impact on the victim and any children residing in the household.

Question 5

Under Virginia law, a police officer may conduct a 'protective sweep' of a home incident to arrest when:

Accepted Answer

There is reasonable belief persons posing danger to officers may be in adjoining spaces

Answer

A protective sweep is authorized when officers have a reasonable belief that dangerous individuals may be lurking in spaces immediately adjoining the arrest site.

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DCJS Virginia Laws and Legal Procedures 5