Compounding a felony
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ToursExplore Lably’s 3D toursCompounding has been replaced by statutory provision in numerous jurisdictions that recognize common law offences:
- England and Wales, replaced with concealing offences or giving false information
- Northern Ireland
- The Republic of Ireland
- New South Wales
Compounding a misdemeanor is not an offence at common law. However, an agreement not to prosecute a misdemeanor is unenforceable as being contrary to public policy.
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