Harboring a Fugitive in Tulsa is a Serious Crime
According to Oklahoma law, which applies to criminal acts in Tulsa, it is illegal to harbor a fugitive. The statute reads, “Any person who shall knowingly feed, lodge, clothe, arm, equip in whole or in part, harbor, aid, assist or conceal in any manner any person guilty of any felony, or outlaw, or fugitive from justice, or any person seeking to escape arrest for any felony committed within this state or any other state or territory, shall be guilty of a felony…”
This definition covers a number of activities. If you know someone who is a fugitive, almost anything done to help could subject you to a charge for harboring a fugitive in Tulsa. As the language indicates, the person you aid does not need to be convicted, but simply someone attempting to escape arrest for a felony. It is also noteworthy that assisting a sex offender in avoiding registration requirements is a separate type of harboring.
Harboring a Fugitive in Tulsa is a Felony
If charged and convicted for harboring a fugitive in Tulsa, the law prescribes a prison sentence of no more than 10 years. No possible fine is listed.
As to helping a sex offender avoid registration, this crime is a misdemeanor. It is punishable by up to a $500 fine, up to a year in jail, or both.
Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are concerned or have questions about harboring a fugitive in Tulsa, you should consult with a Tulsa criminal defense attorney. For a initial and confidential consultation, call Seventh Street Law Firm at 918-932-2777.