What is an accessory after the fact and what are its for components?

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Accessory after the fact: one who gives aid to a known felon after the commission of the crime.  The four components for an accessory after the fact are:
(1) the completed felony was committed by another prior to the accessory's help, (2) the accessory was not the principal in the felony,
(3) the accessory had knowledge of the felony, and
(4) the accessory acted personally to aid or assist the felon to avoid detection or apprehension for the crimes.

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