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In reply to the discussion: One small consolation about the killer's parents going on the lam is that when they are found, [View all]hlthe2b
(102,134 posts)50. 18 U.S. Code § 1073 - Flight to avoid prosecution or giving testimony
If an individual is being sought by local police for committing a crime, what assistance can the FBI render to locate the fugitive?
A stop will be placed against the fugitives fingerprints in the FBIs Criminal Justice Information Services Division. Local police will be notified immediately upon the receipt of any additional fingerprints of the fugitive. The fugitives name and identifying data also will be entered into the National Crime Information Center, a computerized database that is accessible to law enforcement agencies nationwide. Any agency that inquires about this individual will be informed of his or her fugitive status. In addition, the FBI may obtain a federal arrest warrant and attempt to locate an individual who flees prosecution or confinement if there is reason to believe the person has traveled across a state line or left the country.
LII U.S. Code Title 18 PART I CHAPTER 49 § 1073
18 U.S. Code § 1073 - Flight to avoid prosecution or giving testimony
Whoever moves or travels in interstate or foreign commerce with intent either (1) to avoid prosecution, or custody or confinement after conviction, under the laws of the place from which he flees, for a crime, or an attempt to commit a crime, punishable by death or which is a felony under the laws of the place from which the fugitive flees, or (2) to avoid giving testimony in any criminal proceedings in such place in which the commission of an offense punishable by death or which is a felony under the laws of such place, is charged, or (3) to avoid service of, or contempt proceedings for alleged disobedience of, lawful process requiring attendance and the giving of testimony or the production of documentary evidence before an agency of a State empowered by the law of such State to conduct investigations of alleged criminal activities, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. For the purposes of clause (3) of this paragraph, the term State includes a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.
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One small consolation about the killer's parents going on the lam is that when they are found, [View all]
RockRaven
Dec 2021
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Not to mention that they will very likely face FEDERAL charges (if they crossed state lines)
hlthe2b
Dec 2021
#1
I said IF they had crossed state lines. Evading a valid state arrest warrant across state lines
hlthe2b
Dec 2021
#56
Citing Frank Figliuzzi on Joy Reid last night. So argue with a 25+ year FBI veteran.
hlthe2b
Dec 2021
#58
That is NOT what I said and I don't get your problem but I'm done with your misstating
hlthe2b
Dec 2021
#60
Maybe, maybe not. My mother's family lives up in northern very rural Wisconsin.
Irish_Dem
Dec 2021
#13
Also: They will have to get a new vehicle, everyone is going to be looking for their car.
Irish_Dem
Dec 2021
#16
We're trying to dumb down our thought processes, but it is hard to get to Magat level.
Irish_Dem
Dec 2021
#33
They will claim they feared for their lives. And were victims of a politcal witch hunt.
Irish_Dem
Dec 2021
#30
As long as no LEOs are harmed, I don't care how they bring this trash down. nt
Progressive Jones
Dec 2021
#21
I can't imagine taking off like that when your own child needs you more than ever.
NH Ethylene
Dec 2021
#38