arson- The criminal act of intentionally burning a building, home or other structure. A death resulting from arson is considered a felony-murder in most states.
compounding a felony- The act of being harmed by a felony, then reaching an agreement with the one causing the harm that the person harmed will not tell the authorities in exchange for money or other recompense. It is often equated to accepting a bribe for silence.
felonious- A criminal act done with criminal intent such that it amounts to a felony. It has been traditionally understood as an act of malicious intent to harm another.
subornation of perjury- The crime of encouraging, influencing or assisting another to commit perjury.
conspiracy- A conspiracy is the criminal planning and carrying out of illegal activities by two or more people.
concealed weapon- A weapon which is hidden on one's person and which is not readily observable by another. Carrying a concealed weapon is a felony in most states. In most states the only defense is having a permit to carry a weapon. This is usually given only to law enforcement employees.
felon- A person who has been convicted of a felony.
felony- A crime punishable by a minimum of one year or more in state or federal prison.
misprision of a felony- The criminal act of concealing another's felony from law enforcement. This crime comes very close to the act of an accessory.
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