§710-1029  Hindering prosecution in the
first degree.  (1)  A person commits the offense of hindering prosecution
in the first degree if, with the intent to hinder the apprehension,
prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another for a class A, B, or C felony
or murder in any degree, the person renders assistance to the other person.



(2)  Hindering prosecution in the first degree
is a class C felony. [L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; am L 1997, c 149, §6]



 



SUPPLEMENTAL COMMENTARY ON §§710-1028 TO 1030



 



  Act 149, Session Laws 1997, amended §710-1029 to provide that
a person commits the offense of hindering prosecution in the first degree if
with the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or
punishment of another for murder in any degree, the person renders assistance
to the other person.  The legislature found that the offense of murder warrants
punishment that is sufficient to fit the grave consequences of the crime. 
Senate Standing Committee Report No. 1600.