Virginia Code § 18.2-420 defines a 'clandestine organization' as any group that conceals its identity, membership, or activities through deceptive means, secret meetings, or oaths, especially if involved in unlawful violence, threats, or intimidation. The law targets organizations that operate secretly or require members to keep their affiliation hidden. It aims to prevent the use of covert groups for unlawful purposes.
It is a group that conceals its identity, membership, or activities through deception, secret meetings, or oaths, especially if involved in unlawful acts.
No, it specifically targets groups that conceal their identity or activities and engage in unlawful violence, threats, or intimidation.
Examples include secret societies involved in illegal activities, groups that operate in secret to hide their membership, or organizations that use covert meetings for unlawful purposes.
Penalties can include criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment, especially if the organization is involved in unlawful activities such as violence or threats.