Swiss Criminal CodeEnglish is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force. |
Art. 305
Assisting offenders 1Any person who assists another to evade prosecution, the execution of a sentence, or the execution of any of the measures provided for in Articles 59–61, 63 and 641 is liable to a custodial sentence not exceeding three years or to a monetary penalty. 1bisAny person who assists a person who is being prosecuted or has been convicted outside Switzerland in respect of a felony in accordance with Article 101 to evade prosecution or the execution of a custodial sentence or a measure within the meaning of Articles 59–61, 63 or 64 in that place is liable to the same penalties as in paragraph 1.2 2The court may waive the imposition of a penalty where the person committing an offence in terms of this Article is so closely related to the person receiving his assistance that his conduct is excusable. 1 Part of sentence amended by No II 2 of the FA of 13 Dec. 2002, in force since 1 Jan. 2007 (AS 2006 3459 3535; BBl 1999 1979). |