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Accessory After the Fact: F.S. 777.03(2)(a-d)
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Accessory After the Fact – Generally, a person, who is not in a specific relationship with the wrongdoer, who assists or aids the wrongdoer while knowing that the wrongdoer has committed a crime and intends that the wrongdoer avoid or escape detection, arrest, trial, or punishment, may be charged with a crime as an accessory after the fact.
You can find the varying degrees and punishments for an accessory after the fact under Florida Statutes §777.03(2)(a-d):
- Someone charged with aiding and abetting the commission of a capital felony is facing a first-degree felony. A first-degree felony is punishable by up to 30 years in prison, a $10,000.00 fine, or both.
- Someone charged with aiding and abetting the commission of a first-degree felony is facing a second-degree felony. A second-degree felony is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, a $10,000.00 fine, or both.
- Someone charged with aiding and abetting the commission of a second-degree felony is facing a third-degree felony. A third-degree felony is punishable by up to 5 years in prison, a $5,000.00 fine, or both.
- Someone charged with aiding and abetting the commission of a third-degree felony with a severity ranking level 1 or level 2 is facing a first-degree misdemeanor. A first-degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to 1 year in the county jail, a $1,000.00 fine, or both.