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HB2162: Felonies; those considered accessories after the fact.

Chief Patron

Del. Tom Wright (R-61)

Tom Wright (R-61)
Victoria, VA
Served: 0000–

Progress

Yes Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Those considered accessories after the fact. Provides that in the case of every felony, every accessory after the fact is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Currently certain blood relatives, etc., of the principal are not considered accessories. The proviso is also added that a violation of this section is a separate and distinct offense and is not a lesser-included offense of any other crime.

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