Q: My daughter in law has been in contact with my daughters old boyfriend who strangled her...he was on probation for doing
The same to someone else as well as a conviction for abducting and kidnapping...He is wanted by 2 different counties as a violating felon. She has refused to cooperate with police as to his whereabouts.Is she culpable or can she be charged with any crimes?
A: An individual cannot get in trouble for refusing to cooperate with the police or help them with their investigation. With that being said, if your daughter in law is harboring the boyfriend, or helping him in any way to escape apprehension, she may have criminal exposure.
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