61-6-1 Suppression of riots and unlawful assemblages
61-6-1a Control of riots and unlawful assemblages
61-6-1b Disorderly conduct; penalty
61-6-2 Commitment and recognizance of rioters
61-6-3 Failure of member of West Virginia State Police officer, officer of the Division of Protective Services, mayor, or sheriff to exercise powers at riots and unlawful assemblages; penalty
61-6-4 Summoning of persons to aid in suppressing riots and unlawful assemblages
61-6-5 Death of person in suppression of riots and unlawful assemblages
61-6-6 Destruction of building by rioters; penalty therefor and for rioting without such injury
61-6-7 Conspiracy to inflict injury to persons or property; infliction of injury or death in pursuance thereof; penalties
61-6-8 Release or rescue of person in custody charged or convicted under §61-6-7; penalty
61-6-9 Intimidation of witness for state in conspiracy prosecutions; penalties
61-6-10 Reward for arrest in conspiracy cases; employment of special policemen and detectives
61-6-12 Mobs and lynchings; penalties; liability of county or city
61-6-13 Disturbance of religious worship; penalty
61-6-14 Disturbance of schools, societies, and other assemblies; penalty
61-6-14a Loitering on school property; penalty; exceptions
61-6-17 False reports concerning bombs or other explosive devices; penalties
61-6-18 Camping upon governmental grounds or lawns; penalties; public nuisance
61-6-19 Willful disruption of governmental processes; offenses occurring at State Capitol Complex; penalties
61-6-20 Falsely reporting an emergency incident
61-6-21 Prohibiting violations of an individual’s civil rights; penalties
61-6-22 Wearing masks, hoods or face coverings
61-6-23 Shooting range; limitations on nuisance actions; noise ordinances
61-6-24 Threats of terrorist acts, conveying false information concerning terrorist acts and committing terrorist hoaxes prohibited; penalties
61-6-25 Falsely reporting child abuse
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Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 61 > Article 6 - Crimes Against the Peace

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • County court: includes any existing tribunal created in lieu of a county commission. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Judgment: includes decrees and orders for the payment of money, or the conveyance or delivery of land or personal property, or some interest therein, or any undertaking, bond or recognizance which has the legal effect of a judgment. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.