§ 16. Intoxication
No act committed while in a state of voluntary intoxication is less criminal because committed while in such state. However, the court or jury may take into consideration the fact that the accused was intoxicated at the time in determining the purpose, motive or intent with which he committed the act whenever the actual existence […]
§ 18. Admissibility of evidence obtained pursuant to warrant
Evidence obtained as a direct or indirect result of a search or seizure conducted pursuant to a lawfully issued order or warrant of a court shall be admissible in any trial, hearing or other proceeding before any court in the Virgin Islands, provided the evidence is competent, relevant and material.
§ 19. Prior inconsistent statements
Evidence of a prior statement, oral or written, made by a witness is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the prior statement is inconsistent with his testimony at a hearing or trial. After the witness has been given an opportunity at such hearing or trial to explain or deny the prior statement, the […]
§ 3. Penalties where penalties not otherwise prescribed
(a) Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by law— (1) every crime or offense declared to be a felony is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding five years; and (2) every crime or offense declared to be a misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not exceeding $200 or by imprisonment not exceeding one […]
§ 4. Discretionary powers of judges in misdemeanor cases
In misdemeanor cases only, trial judges are authorized to limit the term of imprisonment to six months in prison; in which event, the defendant may be tried by the court, except in cases where a mandatory sentence is imposed.
§ 11. Principals
(a) Whoever commits a crime or offense or aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces or procures its commission, is punishable as a principal. (b) Whoever willfully causes an act to be done which if directly performed by him or another person would be a crime or offense, is punishable as a principal. (c) Persons within this […]
§ 12. Accessory after the fact
(a) Whoever, knowing that a crime or offense has been committed, receives, relieves, comforts or assists the offender in order to hinder or prevent his apprehension, trial or punishment, is an accessory after the fact. (b) Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Code or any Act of the Legislature, an accessory after the fact […]
§ 13. Misprision of felony
Whoever, having knowledge of the actual commission of a felony, willfully conceals it from the proper authorities, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both.
§ 1. Definition of crime or offense
A “crime” or “offense” is an act committed or omitted in violation of a law of the Virgin Islands and punishable by— (1) imprisonment; or (2) fine; or (3) removal from office; or (4) disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit.
§ 2. Classification of crimes or offenses
(a) Crimes or offenses are divided into felonies and misdemeanors. (b) Notwithstanding any Act of the Legislature to the contrary— (1) a felony is a crime or offense which is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year; and (2) every other crime or offense is a misdemeanor.