Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Accessory After The Fact

What is the penalty for accessory after the fact? Is there a statue of limitations on it? How can the Law prove you knew there was a crime or had any knowledge of it when you put your name on a title to a piece of land where the fugitive was found? Where can I find out more about this subject?


Asked on 2/22/05, 10:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: Accessory After The Fact

Thanks for your posting. The penalty to being accessory after the fact depends upon the crime charged to the principal. Likewise, the statute of limitations applicable to the related crime would apply. And finally, name on title to property is not the sole determining factor of intent. For that reason, the law allows you to plead not guilty, and use an attorney to fight the charges.

I hope this helps. Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any further questions.

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Answered on 2/23/05, 4:42 pm


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