Missouri Laws 575.230 – Aiding escape of a prisoner — penalties
1. A person commits the offense of aiding escape of a prisoner if he or she:
(1) Introduces into any place of confinement any deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or other thing adapted or designed for use in making an escape, with the purpose of facilitating the escape of any prisoner confined therein, or of facilitating the commission of any other offense; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | between 5 and 15 years | |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 575.230
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
(2) Assists or attempts to assist any prisoner who is being held in custody or confinement for the purpose of effecting the prisoner’s escape from custody or confinement.
2. The offense of aiding escape of a prisoner is a class A misdemeanor, unless committed by introducing a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument into a place of confinement or aiding escape of a prisoner being held in custody or confinement on the basis of a felony charge or conviction, in which case it is a class B felony.