American Samoa § 46.4602 - Concealing an offense.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4602 — Concealing an offense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.4602. Concealing an offense.
(a) A person commits the crime of concealing an offense if: (1) he confers or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit or other consideration to any person in consideration of that person’s concealing of any offense, refraining from initiating or aiding in the prosecution of an offense, or withholding any evidence of it; or (2) he accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit or other consideration in consideration of his concealing any offense, refraining from initiating or aiding in the prosecution of an offense, or withholding any evidence of it. (b) Concealing an offense is a class D felony if the offense concealed is a felony, otherwise concealing an offense is a class A misdemeanor. Research Guide: MCC 575 .020, 15 ASC 241.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.4602
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4602 cover?
Section 46.4602 ("Concealing an offense.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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