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Supporting Terrorism<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Samuel Strom, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Rhonda Earhart, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Providing support to terrorists\u2014such as money, weapons, training, or safe housing\u2014can result in serious federal charges. Even indirect assistance, like financing terrorism or failing to report known terrorist activity, may lead to prosecution. Conspiring to support or harbor terrorists, even without carrying out the act, is also a crime.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

The United States has been subject to numerous terrorist attacks throughout its history. This article discusses the law against providing material support to terrorists and defines domestic and international\u00a0terrorism<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read on to learn more about these crimes and find legal representation if you are charged with a\u00a0federal crime against the government<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Federal charges for supporting terrorism are among the most serious in the criminal justice system and can carry decades in prison\u2014even for indirect involvement. A defense lawyer<\/a>\u00a0near you\u00a0can help protect your rights and guide you through every step of the legal process.<\/p>\n

What Is Terrorism?<\/h2>\n

Federal law defines terrorism in the\u00a0U.S. Code, Title 18, Chapter 113B<\/a>. It defines international terrorism (18 U.S.C. \u00a7 2331) as the following:<\/p>\n