Ex-Prince Andrew Arrest: How Much Prison Time Could He Potentially Serve?

Many are wondering about what is next for ex-Prince Andrew, and we have some more details.

If you did not see the news, Andrew was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with authorities investigating claims that he may have shared information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a British trade envoy. You can read more about the emails from the Epstein files that might’ve impacted this arrest.

So, if he’s charged, what might happen?

Keep reading to find out more…

First, the police in the UK usually can hold someone for 24 hours before charging them.

Lawyer Andrew Eborn told NewsNation, “The detention clock is ticking … There either has to be a charge or a release.”

So, how much time could he potentially spend in prison if he’s found guilty of this crime? In the UK, “sharing confidential official information” could land him life in prison.

“If there’s a risk of life imprisonment, it’s got to be a very high level of proof. And you need to require basically, willful misconduct by a public officer abusing public trust,” he added.