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Whoever, knowing that an offense against the United States has been committed, receives, relieves, comforts or assists the offender in order to hinder or prevent his apprehension, trial or punishment, is an accessory after the fact.
Except as otherwise expressly provided by any Act of Congress, an accessory after the fact shall be imprisoned not more than one-half the maximum term of imprisonment or (notwithstanding section 3571) fined not more than one-half the maximum fine prescribed for the punishment of the principal, or both; or if the principal is punishable by life imprisonment or death, the accessory shall be imprisoned not more than 15 years.
Call me crazy, but enforcing the law will stop all this nonsense!
Federal Law (Applies to federal officers)Under 18 U.S.C. § 111, it is a federal crime to forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with federal law enforcement officers (such as FBI agents, DEA agents, U.S. Marshals, Border Patrol, or other designated federal employees) while they are engaged in official duties.Penalties vary by severity:Simple assault (no physical contact or minor interference)
How do you assault someone without physical contact or interference?
Federal Law (Applies to federal officers)Under 18 U.S.C. § 111, it is a federal crime to forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with federal law enforcement officers (such as FBI agents, DEA agents, U.S. Marshals, Border Patrol, or other designated federal employees) while they are engaged in official duties.Penalties vary by severity:Simple assault (no physical contact or minor interference) → misdemeanor, up to 1 year in prison and fines.
Assault involving physical contact or intent to commit another felony → felony, up to 8 years in prison.
Aggravated cases (using a deadly/dangerous weapon or inflicting bodily injury) → felony, up to 20 years in prison.
This federal statute applies nationwide when federal officers are involved.