Definition of Compounding A Felony

The offense committed by a person who, having bcen directly injured by a felony, agrees with the criminal that he will not prosecute him, on condition of the latter's making reparation or on recoipt of a reward or bribe not to prosecute. The offense of taking a reward for forbearing to prosecute a felony; as where a party robbad takes his goods again, or other amends, upon an agreement not to prosecute. Watson v. State, 29 Aria 299; Com. v. Pease, 16 Mass. 91.