Accessory After the Fact is a criminal offense in which a person helps or encourages another person to commit a crime after the crime has already been committed. It is considered a serious offense and is punishable by law. This crime is also known as being an accomplice after the fact. There are two types of Accessory After the Fact: being an accessory before the fact and being an accessory after the fact. Being an accessory before the fact means that the person is involved in the criminal activity before the crime is committed, while being an accessory after the fact means that the person assists the criminal after the crime has taken place. This can include providing a way for the criminal to avoid being caught, hiding the criminal or helping the criminal dispose of evidence. The punishment for Accessory After the Fact depends on the severity of the crime and the role of the accessory.