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Virginia Laws and Legal Procedures Flashcards

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

    Answer: Class 5 felony

    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.

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

    Answer: Probable cause supported by oath or affirmation

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

  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:

    Answer: Class 6 felony

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

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

    Answer: The impact on the victim and any children in the household

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

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

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

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

  6. Virginia Code § 18.2-371.1 defines 'abuse and neglect of children.' A parent commits felony child abuse when their action or inaction causes:

    Answer: Serious injury to the child's life or health

    Felony child abuse under Virginia Code § 18.2-371.1 requires that the parent's willful act or omission cause or permit serious injury to the child's life or health.

  7. Under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA), which of the following law enforcement records is generally EXEMPT from mandatory disclosure?

    Answer: Confidential informant identities and undercover operation details

    Virginia Code § 2.2-3706 exempts confidential informant identities and active undercover investigation materials from VFOIA disclosure requirements.