Misprision of a Federal Felony: Dangerous Relic or Scourge of Malfeasance?
Shannonhouse III, Royal G.
Abstract
The federal crime of misprision of felony exists in the face of interpretive, enforcement and constitutional problems. This peculiar crime is analyzed in terms of its elements, related crimes and defenses. The author concludes that misprision of felony should not be permitted to continue in its present form.