Are we guilty of harboring a fugitive, if we informed police of his whereabouts?
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Are we guilty of harboring a fugitive, if we informed police of his whereabouts?
Asked on October 30, 2012 under Criminal Law, Kentucky
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you actually advise law enforcement of the whereabouts of a possible fugitive under the laws of all states you are not harboring a fugititive. Rather, you are advising law enforcement where he or she is so that the person can possibly be arrested.
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