Wouldn't obstruction of justice charges be appropriate? Are there any legal experts who will give us their opinion?
2006-08-16 23:15:27 · 13 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Well, getagrip, it seems to be a common reaction in America. Do you remember the California case in which the husband was convicted of the deaths of his wife and unborn son? There was much evidence of assistance by his family before his capture and conviction.
2006-08-16 23:32:50 · update #1
Yes, obstructing justice, aiding and abedding a fugitive. If he has been bonded, there would be a charge of bond jumping, failure to appear, etc..and if someone knowingly doesn't turn someone in that is living at their home for a heinous crime
the court system could and will charge them according.
2006-08-16 23:55:25 · answer #1 · answered by bill's1nonlygal 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends what country you are in, but in general it is regarded as Harboring a Fugitive, if there has been any sort of arrest warrant issued for the individual. Depending on the circumstances, those assisting a person to hide might be charged as accessories. In most cases, hiding a fugitive is considerably more serious in one way or another than an obstruction of justice, and is definitely not an advisable thing to do.
2006-08-16 23:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ben 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a legal expert, so if anyone has more views on the subject, please weigh in.
I think your question devolves into two different scenarios. If the individual just confessed to a family member, but has not been charged with the crime by the authorities; then I think it becomes more of a moral issue whether or not to turn him in.
If the individual is 'on the run' for the crime regardless of whether he actually committed the crime, then harbouring a felon is definitely a crime and you can be charged with obstruction.
2006-08-16 23:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Stoney 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many charges apply. To name a few that could be given: aiding and abetting, conspiracy to commit whatever crime, obstruction of justice, and accessory after the fact.
2006-08-16 23:26:01 · answer #4 · answered by emily_brown18 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Harboring a fugative? Some might consider it aiding and abeting. Why would anyone protect someone who has committed a heinous crime? I'd turn in my own mother.
2006-08-16 23:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by getagrip 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes....all sorts. Perverting the course of justice for a start. Aiding and abetting....accessory to the fact......
Depending on the crime, eg. murder, it is even more serious. If you seek legal advice, I would do it anonymously if I were you.
2006-08-16 23:23:02 · answer #6 · answered by lou b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can be charged with obstruction of justice,if he is bonded there will be a charge for bond jumping ,they can also be charged with aiding and abedding .
2006-08-16 23:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by awana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, many charges--aiding and abeding, conspiracy, obstruction of justice to name a few---and depending on the felons charges, i am sure there would be many more that could be pressed against the relatives!
2006-08-16 23:22:51 · answer #8 · answered by dlgrl=me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can be charged for harbouring a criminal and even for accessory to destruction of evidence.
2006-08-16 23:21:55 · answer #9 · answered by Geepee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it depends upon nature of crime and by whom he is being searched. none shoulkd try to hide a criminal.
2006-08-16 23:21:41 · answer #10 · answered by vinod k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋