Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

aiding? Obstruction of justice

A friend of mine has a son with an outstanding warrant (for probation violation, due to another drinking related incident).Living with her . His girlfriend and his children are living with her also.Are they going to be in alot of trouble for not turning him in? I am pretty sure that they are afraid to. He has quite a temper from what i hear. In the past he has been physically violent. He is an alcoholic.He is a habitual criminal(mostly drinking related)I am not only afraid for her getting into legal trouble but also for her safty.Thats why I dont turn him in is I am a close friend AND AM Afraid if he finds out he will come after me or my family.


Asked on 5/17/02, 7:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: aiding? Obstruction of justice

No, your friend will not be in any legal trouble unless she actively participates (e.g. lies to the police if she is questioned) in her son's failure to respond to the warrant. She has no obligation to turn him in - and neither do you.

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Answered on 5/18/02, 12:41 pm


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