Nebraska Statutes 28-301. Compounding a felony, defined; penalty
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(1) A person is guilty of compounding a felony if he accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit or other reward or promise thereof, as consideration for:
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class I misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 28-301
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(a) Refraining from seeking prosecution of an offender; or
(b) Refraining from reporting to law enforcement authorities the commission of any felony or information relating to a felony.
(2) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the benefit received by the defendant did not exceed an amount which the defendant reasonably believed to be due him as restitution for harm caused by the crime.
(3) Compounding is a Class I misdemeanor.