Nebraska § 28-301 - Compounding a felony, defined; penalty.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-301 — Compounding a felony, defined; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-301. Compounding a felony, defined; penalty.
(1) A person is guilty of compounding a felony if he accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit or other reward or promise thereof, as consideration for:
(a) Refraining from seeking prosecution of an offender; or
(b) Refraining from reporting to law enforcement authorities the commission of any felony or information relating to a felony.
(2) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the benefit received by the defendant did not exceed an amount which the defendant reasonably believed to be due him as restitution for harm caused by the crime.
(3) Compounding is a Class I misdemeanor.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 28-301
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-301 cover?
Section 28-301 ("Compounding a felony, defined; penalty.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 28-301?
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