they said that they were going to take this guy out and kill him andmy friend asked to be let out ,and they did . he did nothing but went home with out calling the police . is he guilty ????and if he is // , of what ???
2006-09-16 12:07:19 · 13 answers · asked by dirtdevil216 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes he is. He knew what they were going to do and he did nothing to stop it. If I was on the jury he would get as much time as those who did the deed.
2006-09-16 12:14:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should go to the police.
If we, as citizens of the world allow people to commit this type of atrocity, you could be next.
We will all be next if it keeps happening.
Do not make the mistake of thinking that I am a weakling typing this. I used to hang out with guys you only read about.
Also a veteran of two foreign wars.
It is just that I hate stupid needless slaughter.
I believe that I am watching the downfall of society, due to gross stupidity.
Oh by the way, you may also be guilty of the same crime, because by telling you and you not going to the police, in a court trial you may need to prove your innocence.
You heard about it, you become either a witness, or an accomplice, "your move dano".
2006-09-16 19:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by theodore r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since he knew a crime was going to take place he may be somewhat legally liable if he didnt stop it or attempt to stop it. In the eyes of the law he did the person in the trunk a wrong by not stopping it or calling the police to stop it. Did he commit murder? no. Did he stand by and do nothing? Yes.
That is a very bad thing.
2006-09-16 19:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by andyfox1979 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Laws will differ from state to state and country to country. If this took place in the U.S, he could be guilty of any number of crimes including aiding and abetting, accessory to murder, manslaughter, and even negligent homicide. In many areas, if you can prevent a crime from happening and you do not, you are complicit and can be charged just as if you had committed the crime yourself.
2006-09-16 19:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by LovingMother 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the laws in your sate you could be charged as an accomplice... or under a good samaritan law.... that means, in those areas that have this law, if you fail to report a crime you know is occurring or will occur you have also committed a crime.
2006-09-16 19:15:49 · answer #5 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well he could be but who knows what the police will think and do...but it does help that he called the police and told them the truth so taht could ease it up a bit.
2006-09-16 19:11:25 · answer #6 · answered by g.ツ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just as guilty as if he killed the person
come forward to the cops and report them or go to jail for life with them
2006-09-16 19:10:40 · answer #7 · answered by buzzy360comecme 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes of course he's guilty even it it was an anonymous call are you kidding how could this be questioned wha tto do
2006-09-17 02:41:43 · answer #8 · answered by goldengirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be aiding and abetting, simply by covering up.
2006-09-16 19:10:54 · answer #9 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I seriously hope you are not friends with this person anymore. And yes, he can be charged with criminal negligence and I hope he is.
2006-09-16 19:18:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋