Can my mom go to jail for hiding my uncle from the police?
Question Details: They were looking for him in another state for drugs or something. The FBI entered today and took him. Can she face any penalty or sentence for harboring a fugitive? Could we prevent this with a good lawyer.?
Kevin Bessant / Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 6 days ago
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You mother could be arrested for what's called "harboring a fugitive". Anytime a person knowingly and intentionally attempts to evade police or law enforcement by hiding a known fugitive from capture can be criminally charged. It is best that she contact a criminal defense attorney in her area to advise her on her best options at this point.
