Accessory after the Fact: A Recent Decision Creates Confusion

Published for NC Criminal Law on January 18, 2011.

Suppose John Jones shoots Victim. Sam Smith, who had nothing to do with the shooting, witnesses the event. In order to help Jones escape and avoid prosecution, Smith drives Jones from the scene to a hideout. Victim dies the next day. Can Smith be convicted of accessory after the fact to the murder? According to ... Read more

The post Accessory after the Fact: A Recent Decision Creates Confusion appeared first on North Carolina Criminal Law.