Hindering prosecution or apprehension in the second degree
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Wilson v. Commonwealth (1980)
Most recently applied in 374 F. Supp. 2d 532 - Butts v. City of Bowling Green (June 2005)
Effective: January 1, 1975 History: Created 1974 Ky
(1) A person is guilty of hindering prosecution or apprehension in the second degree when, with the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another who is being sought in connection with the commission of a criminal offense, he renders assistance to such person.
(2) Hindering prosecution or apprehension in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.