One night, Lindsey and her friend Laura robbed a local fast-food restaurant. The two split the money equally and took their shares home. When Lindsey arrived at home, she told her husband, Ryan, about what they had done. To reduce the likelihood of suspicion, Ryan helped Lindsey hide her share of the money by placing deposits in a few different bank accounts. In a majority of states, Ryan is immune from prosecution for helping Lindsey hide the money.

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Ryan could potentially be prosecuted for aiding and abetting a crime or for being an accessory after the fact. While spousal privilege may prevent Lindsey from being forced to testify against Ryan, it does not protect him from criminal charges. Additionally, the specifics of the laws regarding aiding and abetting or being an accessory after the fact can vary by state, so it is not accurate to say that Ryan is immune from prosecution in a majority of states.

One Night, Lindsey and Her Friend Laura Robbed a Local