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Miss. Code Ann. § 97-9-105: Hindering prosecution in the first degree.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 97. Crimes
- Chapter 9. Offenses Affecting Administration of Justice
- Article 3. Obstruction of Justice.
(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.
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