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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 520.130 (2026)

Hindering prosecution or apprehension in the second degree

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(1) A person is guilty of hindering prosecution or apprehension in the second degree when, with the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another who is being sought in connection with the commission of a criminal offense, he renders assistance to such person. (2) Hindering prosecution or apprehension in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. Effective: January 1, 1975 History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 181, effective January 1, 1975.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1980–2025 · leading case: Butts v. City of Bowling Green, 374 F. Supp. 2d 532 (W.D. Ky. 2005).
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Butts v. City of Bowling Green, 374 F. Supp. 2d 532 (W.D. Ky. 2005). · cites it 3× “She was arrested on July 16, 2003 for hindering apprehension in the second degree in violation of Ky.Rev.Stat. § 520.130. The criminal complaint used to secure an arrest warrant states that on July 15, 2003, Ms.”
Osborne v. Commonwealth, 43 S.W.3d 234 (Ky. 2001). · cites it 2× “120 (hindering in the first degree) and KRS 520.130 (hindering in the second degree) both provide in pertinent part: A person is guilty of hindering prosecution or apprehension .”
Wilson v. Commonwealth, 601 S.W.2d 280 (Ky. 1980). “120, KRS 520.130 — hindering prosecution or apprehension in the first or second degree, Class D felony and Class A misdemeanor, respectively, or 2.”
Hornback v. Czartorski (W.D. Ky. 2022). · cites it 4× “110(2), and Defendants knew Kevin and Sonya were Alex’s parents. [DE 85 at 3793].”
Little v. City of Owensboro, Kentucky (W.D. Ky. 2025). “See KRS 520.130, 525.060. Although this crime is not very severe, it is clear that Dunn had the right to arrest Dana under these 8 Dana testified that Dunn told her he would “arrest [her] for disorderly conduct.”
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