American Samoa § 46.4603 - Hindering prosecution.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4603 — Hindering prosecution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.4603. Hindering prosecution.
(a) A person commits the crime of hindering prosecution if for the purpose of preventing the apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another for conduct constituting a crime he: (1) harbors or conceals the person; (2) warns the person of impending discovery or apprehension, except this does not apply to a warning given in connection with an effort to bring another into compliance with the law; (3) provides the person with money, transportation, weapon, disguise, or other means to aid him in avoiding discovery or apprehension; or (4) prevents or obstructs, by means of force, deception, or intimidation, anyone from performing an act that might aid in the discovery or apprehension of the person. (b) Hindering prosecution is a class D felony if the conduct of the other person constitutes a felony; otherwise hindering prosecution is a class A misdemeanor. Research Guide: MCC 575.030, 15 ASC 761, 15 ASC 781.
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4603 cover?
Section 46.4603 ("Hindering prosecution.") 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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