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99% of the time, no. However, one has to temper that with the idea that some acts deemed "illegal" in response to a law which itself would be morally unjust might be the exception. For example, during the period when slavery was an acceptable social behavior in the US, hiding a runaway slave, or aiding his or her escape, would have been considered a serious crime at the time. Added:This question should have more properly been posted under the "Ethics" category, and Prof Corey addresses THAT view in his answer. However - since it was posted under "Crime and Criminal Law' I will address it from that perspective: Hiding evidence of a crime puts you at risk of being criminally charged as an "Accessory" to that crime, and perhaps even as "Aiding and Abetting" the commission of the offense. Ethically, morally, and legally, you play a dangerous game when concealing evidence of known criminal activity.
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What is the crime for hiding evidence for a criminal?
Aiding and Abetting - Criminal Conspiracy - Obstruction of Justice - probably several other applicable laws depending on the criminal statutes of your state.
How do you use acomplice in a sentence?
Although he did not commit the crime, he received jail time because he acted as an accomplice by helping to hide the evidence.
What crime makes mr hyde hide?
A murder
Can a FBI agent tamper with the evidence or even hide the evidence?
No, FBI agents can not tamper with evidence or hide the evidence. This is an illegal act and could put the FBI agent in jail for a very long time and they would lose their job.
Why was Buna evacuated?
They had to hide evidence that they kept jews.
Can you hide your thumb during thumb war?
Yes, it is perfectly legal to hide during a thumb war contest. Most participants prefer to hide in the hole created by their hand, this is an acceptable strategy.
What are the release dates for Man Against Crime - 1949 No Place to Hide 5-37?
Man Against Crime - 1949 No Place to Hide 5-37 was released on: USA: 20 June 1954
What are the release dates for Crime Story - 1986 Hide and Go Thief 1-12?
Crime Story - 1986 Hide and Go Thief 1-12 was released on: USA: 12 December 1986
What is the importance of evidences?
Exculpatory evidence frees your suspect from guilt. Hide it if you can
What on a computer are kernel level rootkits designed to do?
1) To hide evidence of an attacker's presence 2) To hide a back door into the system
What is the punishment for hiding murder weapon?
The punishment for hiding a murder weapon would depend on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances surrounding the crime. In general, it could lead to charges of obstruction of justice or tampering with evidence, which can result in fines, imprisonment, or both. Prosecutors would need to prove intent to hinder the investigation and connection to the crime in order to secure a conviction.
What is an analysis of 'The Tell-tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe?
The narrator has to hide his crime from the police.
