Accessories after the fact; increased to Class 6 felony for person guilty in capital murder case. (HB571)
Introduced By
Del. Sal Iaquinto (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Punishment for accessories after the fact. Provides that in every case involving (i) a criminal homicide other than involuntary manslaughter, (ii) a felony criminal sexual assault set forth in Article 7 (18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2, or (iii) a robbery, every accessory after the fact shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. Currently, all accessories after the fact of a felony are guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2010 | Committee |
| 01/12/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10102781D |
| 01/12/2010 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/13/2010 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB571) |
| 02/16/2010 | Left in Courts of Justice |