At common law a person who accepted money or something else of value in exchange for agreeing not to prosecute a felony was guilty of _____________.

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Compounding a felony is the act of accepting a bribe or something of value in exchange for agreeing not to prosecute a felony. It is a crime at common law. Misprision of justice refers to the failure to report a crime or to inform authorities of a crime, while bribery involves the offer or solicitation of a bribe. Extortion involves the use of threats or intimidation to obtain something from someone else.

At Common Law a Person Who Accepted Money or Something