Virginia law § 18.2-462 and § 18.2-462.1 outline penalties for concealing or tampering with evidence related to felonies and prohibit the use or possession of police radios during the commission of a crime. Penalties range from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the offense, with specific restrictions on evidence tampering and police radio use during crimes.
Concealing a felony offense in Virginia is generally a Class 2 misdemeanor if the offense is a felony, and a Class 4 misdemeanor if not a felony, unless it is punishable by forfeiture.
Anyone other than the victim or certain relatives of the offender who, with knowledge, intentionally conceals, alters, or destroys evidence to hinder an investigation can be charged with a Class 6 felony.
Yes, possessing or using a device capable of receiving police radio signals during a felony is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia.
Yes, being convicted of using or possessing a police radio during a crime does not prevent prosecution or conviction for other crimes committed while using the device.