Are you responsable for a crim if your friend dose it?
2007-02-10 15:09:25 · 10 answers · asked by v-girl 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am only 11 by the way! and i did not do anything.
2007-02-12 13:21:17 · update #1
Not unless you aided in the crime. You aren't held responsible for the actions of your friends.
2007-02-10 15:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of the previous answers, Law 101 states that anyone who is involved in an underlying crime (i.e., armed robbery) in any capacity (lookout, getaway driver, etc. ), is equally guilty of the most heinous crime committed, whether or not they had foreknowledge that that crime would be committed. In other words, if you agreed to drive the getaway car for the robbery of a store and the stick-up man killed the clerk, you would also be guilty of murder. That is considered 'conspiracy'.
On the other hand, if you pulled up to a gas station, just to get gas, and your friend went in and robbed the place, you would not be considered an accomplice (unless, of course, you aided them in escaping with knowledge of the crime).
Basically, whether or not you knew a crime was about to take place is irrelevant. If you stick with your friend after knowing that a crime has taken place, you will be considered an accomplice. You must then PROVE your innocence.
If you witness your friend vandalize a car and let him back into yours and drive away, you are just as guilty of vandalism as he is. You provided the getaway car, even though you didn't know he was going to do it beforehand. That's called 'aiding and abetting'.
2007-02-10 15:31:46 · answer #2 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends.
did you know about it? when did you know? did you help in any way with the planning, execution, escape, or avoiding authorities? Did you provide any materials that helped witht the crime?
You could be liable as an accessory if you had sufficient knowledge and helped with the crime in any way.
IN MOST JURISDICTIONS, if your friend has not yet completed the crime, you can remove any liablity you might have by 1) ceasing any and all cooperation immediately and 2) reporting your friend's activities & plans to the police.
Depending on your circumstances, it may be VERY ADVISABLE to consult an attorney ASAP.
2007-02-10 15:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you can be charged for a crime just for knowing about it and not reporting it, that has been defined as accessory in many cases. For not telling of a crime you knew took place when the cops ask you about it you can be charged with obstruction of justice.
2007-02-11 16:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Tawnya♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were involved and didn't stop your friend, then yes, you could be partially accountable.
2007-02-10 15:13:18 · answer #5 · answered by Sydnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you were helping your friend do it, in any way. God Bless you.
2007-02-10 15:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are with them then you might be chrged or get in sh1t just for being there
2007-02-10 15:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by tyler h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the crime/act.
2007-02-10 15:16:55 · answer #8 · answered by dƒ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
s h i t ! what the hell ! another stupid question of he day............
2007-02-10 15:11:48 · answer #9 · answered by The........HORNY man!........... 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO!
2007-02-10 15:12:37 · answer #10 · answered by JoshR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋