Kansas Statutes 21-5913. Obstructing apprehension or prosecution
(a) Obstructing apprehension or prosecution is knowingly harboring, concealing or aiding any person who:
(1) Has committed or who has been charged with committing a felony or misdemeanor under the laws of this state, other than a violation of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 22-4903, and amendments thereto, or another state or the United States with intent that such person shall avoid or escape from arrest, trial, conviction or punishment for such felony or misdemeanor; or
(2) is required to register under the Kansas offender registration act, Kan. Stat. Ann. § 22-4901 et seq., and amendments thereto, and who is not in compliance with the requirements of such act with intent that such person shall avoid or escape from registration, arrest, trial, conviction, punishment or any criminal charges arising from the person’s failure to comply with the requirements of such act.
(b) Obstructing apprehension or prosecution as defined in:
(1) Subsection (a)(1) is a:
(A) Severity level 8, nonperson felony if the person who is harbored, concealed or aided has committed or has been charged with committing a felony; and
(B) class C misdemeanor if the person who is aided has committed or has been charged with committing a misdemeanor; and
(2) subsection (a)(2) is a severity level 5, person felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kansas Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class C misdemeanor | up to 1 month | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 21-5913
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.