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1998 SESSION

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HB 397 Accessories after the fact.

Introduced by: Robert F. McDonnell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Accessories after the fact. Prescribes enhanced punishments for accessories who intentionally destroy or attempt to destroy evidence or mislead investigators. The punishments are the same as those authorized for attempts.

The bill creates a new crime (Class 1 misdemeanor) of harboring a misdemeanant with notice that the person is being sought by law enforcement in connection with a misdemeanor and knowledge that the person is guilty. Harboring a known felon with similar notice and knowledge is made punishable as a Class 5 felony. These latter offenses, however, retain the family member exceptions applicable under the common law to accessories after the fact.

FULL TEXT

• 01/15/98  House: Presented & ordered printed 988361350  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/15/98  House: Presented & ordered printed 988361350
• 01/15/98  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/26/98  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
• 02/14/98  House: Continued to 1999 in Courts of Justice (24-Y 0-N)