Michigan Laws 750.199 – Concealing or harboring person who has escaped; violation; penalties; “peace officer” defined
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Attorney's Note
Under the Michigan Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| F | up to 4 years |
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 750.199
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- felony: when used in this act, shall be construed to mean an offense for which the offender, on conviction may be punished by death, or by imprisonment in state prison. See Michigan Laws 750.7
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
(1) A person who knowingly or willfully conceals or harbors for the purpose of concealment from a peace officer a person who has escaped or is escaping from lawful custody in violation of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(2) A person who knowingly or willfully conceals or harbors for the purpose of concealment from a peace officer a person who is the subject of 1 or more of the following is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both:
(a) An arrest warrant for a misdemeanor.
(b) A bench warrant in a civil case other than a civil infraction under the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923.
(c) A bench warrant in a criminal case if the underlying crime charged is a misdemeanor.
(3) A person who knowingly or willfully conceals or harbors for the purpose of concealment from a peace officer a person who is the subject of 1 or more of the following is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both:
(a) An arrest warrant for a felony.
(b) A bench warrant in a criminal case if the underlying crime charged is a felony.
(4) As used in this section, “peace officer” means that term as defined in section 215.