2006-12-25 17:27:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anwsers 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
depends on what the crime is, and what state ur in
2006-12-25 17:28:40 · answer #1 · answered by candyas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To plead ignorance o fthe Law is not a justifialble defence in court.
If you did something that was illegal and you go caught you will have to do better than plead ignorance of the law.
If you have wilfully conspired and participated in a crime or have knowledge of a crime you can be charged with Conspiricy, conspiricy to commit and act, aidding and abetting and perverting the cause of justice.
Pack your jammies because you will be going away for a long time if that is the case.( up to 15 years in some states)
Best advice excercise your right to remain silent and let your lawyer handle it, the less the prosicution has to work with the easier it is to make a defense.
2006-12-26 01:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you commit a crime, you can be charged for it whether you knew it was against the law or not.
What makes a crime a felony is if it's considered serious. Things like murder, rape, and grand theft (stealing a lot of money, or something very valuable) are felonies.
Minor crimes are called misdemeanors. Shoplifting is usually a misdemeanor.
2006-12-26 01:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by Iris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know about a crime it is not a felony but if you withold evidence when there is a court oproceeding it is.But it is the supreme duty of anybody concerned to expose the crime to the relevant persons
2006-12-26 01:36:58 · answer #4 · answered by Shahzadi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it's conspiracy but not if it's a felony. Maybe it depends on the crime.
2006-12-26 01:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by CR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are actively engaged in aiding and abetting a criminal, the answer is yes.
If you simply witnessed a crime but did not report it to the police, no.
If you are arrested, ask for a lawyer.
2006-12-26 01:30:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You could be tried as an accessory, depending on your level of involvement.
2006-12-26 01:29:44 · answer #7 · answered by KM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had direct knowledge of a criminal act, and you did nothing to prevent it, you might be arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit a criminal act. If this is the case, please contact a lawyer!
2006-12-26 01:29:28 · answer #8 · answered by mvsopen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Conspiracy is a felony.
2006-12-29 02:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by himom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adding and abeding a criminal. is that what you mean?
2006-12-26 01:29:28 · answer #10 · answered by Ari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋