Accessory After The Fact Guide

An is someone who helps a person who has already committed a crime avoid being caught or punished. Unlike a co-conspirator, they are not involved in the planning or execution of the actual crime.

: You provided physical or financial aid (harboring, concealing, or assisting). accessory after the fact

: Your specific goal was to help them escape arrest, trial, or punishment. 🚗 Common Examples An is someone who helps a person who

: Helping to wipe fingerprints, burn clothes, or hide a weapon. or hide a weapon.