Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Is destruction of evidence (swallowing a pill on police windshield camera) a misdemeanor or felony in Virginia? What is the sentencing for this?


Asked on 3/30/14, 3:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sean Hanover Hanover Law

Destruction of evidence will most likely be charged under obstruction (Virginia Code 18.2-460) or even disorderly conduct. These are 1st class misdemeanors carrying a sentence of up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of $2500.

The question is less obstruction, and more what pill you took. If the pill was a controlled substance, you could be charged with improper use of a controlled substance which, depending on the pill, could have a much more severe sentence.

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Answered on 3/30/14, 6:07 pm


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