Legal Definitions - misprision of a felony

Definition: Misprision of a felony is a crime where someone knows about a serious crime (felony) but doesn't tell the police or other law enforcement officers.

Example: If someone knows that their friend committed a robbery but doesn't tell the police, they could be charged with misprision of a felony.

Explanation: Misprision of a felony is a serious crime because it allows criminals to get away with their actions. If people don't report crimes, it makes it harder for law enforcement officers to do their job and keep people safe. The example shows how someone could be charged with this crime if they know about a felony but don't report it.