The crime of “accessory after the fact” is a type of accomplice liability that occurs after the commission of a felony, when a person harbors, conceals, aids, or warns the offender of apprehension. In order to be convicted of accessory after the fact, the state must prove: (1) that a felony was committed; (2) that
If you spend a lot of time watching television, you’re probably under the impression that most criminal cases go to trial, allowing the accused to be tried by a jury of his or her peers. Surprisingly, this is a much more rare occurrence in the “real-life” legal system. The reality is that almost all criminal cases are plea