Miss. Code § 97-9-105

Current through 6/1/2024
Section 97-9-105 - Hindering prosecution in the first degree
(1) A person commits the crime of hindering prosecution in the first degree if:
(a) With the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another for conduct constituting a felony, he renders criminal assistance to the other person; or
(b) Prevents or attempts to prevent law enforcement from discovering facts relating to another's criminal activity or engages in acts designed to interfere with, or prevent a law enforcement investigation of another; or
(c) Provides false information, under oath, or signs an affidavit with false information exonerating or incriminating another person.
(2) Hindering prosecution in the first degree is a Class 1 felony.

Miss. Code § 97-9-105

Laws, 2006, ch. 387, § 3, eff. 7/1/2006.
Amended by Laws, 2017, ch. 382, HB 1367, 3, eff. 7/1/2017.