The thief was fugitive for the last three month's because he stole the red ruby.
There is no basis that will make a DA change 8 felony charges to 1 fugitive of justice charge.
Customarily the 'stand-alone' charge would be a misdemeanor. HOWEVER - it could depend on the crime that the fugitive committed, and whether or not you were (or could be) charged as an 'accomplice' to their crime.
You are a fugitive from justice. When apprehended you will be sent to prison to serve the remainder of your original sentnce and, in addition, probably face prosecution on the fugitive charge.
Justice in the court system is dependent on the people who are in charge of operating it.
one year in prison and probabion
They will be tried for whatever offense they are a fugivite from, and an additional charge of fugitive may be added. If you are asking because you ARE a fugitive from MS - if you are apprehended in another state and MS wants to extradite you, the apprehending state will simply hold you (usually without further charges) until such time as the legal process for extradition is processed.
Yes, they certainly can, and it's not a threat! Have you ever heard of the charge of Obstructing Justice, or Harboring a Fugitive, or being an Accessory to a crime?
The teenager purposely tried to deceive her parents. Police can charge 'obstruction of justice' if you deceive them.
The question becomes: WHAT does that charge actually mean in your state? Does it mean that you knowingly commited something such as: interfering with an investigation - harbored a fugitive - concealed evidence? Etc? All these things could be called "perversions" of justice." However, in other states the charge would be "Obstruction of Justice - "Tampering with Evidence" - "Aiding and Abetting" etc. Other states may word the offense differently but mean the same thing. If you participated in any offense of this type you could be charged with the offense that applies in your state.
Actually they are pretty favorable. You probably won't get off from the charge, but the court may well take your voluntary surrender into consideration when/if it comes time to sentence you.
39-11-411: Accessory After the Fact
You become a fugitive from justice, and a warrant is issued for your arrest. Depending on the crime, bounty hunters may come after you... and law enforcement agencies are duty-bound to bring you in if they find you, in any case.