This law section outlines the penalties for individuals who assist or aid a felon after a crime has been committed, known as accessories after the fact. It specifies the severity of punishment based on the type of felony and provides exceptions for certain family members and associates. Additionally, it details where and how accessories can be tried and indicted in Virginia.
An accessory after the fact is someone who assists a felon after a crime has been committed, with penalties varying based on the felony type.
Yes, spouses, parents, children, siblings, and certain others related by blood or marriage are exempt if they aid the offender after the crime to avoid prosecution.
Penalties include a Class 6 felony for homicide offenses or a Class 1 misdemeanor for other felonies.
Accessories can be tried in the county or city where they became an accessory or where the principal felon could be tried, regardless of the principal's conviction status.