I think someone is trying to get me beaten up, but that person themselves wont be doing it, theyl be paying someone else to.
Can they be prosecuted for this, or can only the person they payed to beat me up be prosecuted?
Thanks :)
2007-05-25 05:10:32 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Hi,
The person who attacked you is guilty of the assault and the person who told him to do it is guilty of conspiracy to comission a crime.
Both get prosecuted but the conspiracy charge will be more difficult to prove.
Hope this helps
Good luck
2007-05-25 21:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course both will be prosecuted.....take the case of a contract killing....clearly the payer for the service is also deemed guilty in it...
It is very true that proof is another thing.......and without the goon being caught and confessing then what chance of a link do you have....
I'd go and keep low for a while.....or let the police know now your concerns and make the person you think is arranging this know that the police have already been told yopur suspicions....
2007-05-25 12:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by Robbo31 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The person who hires a thug will get a longer sentence.If you are certain about getting beaten up then go to the police & try to keep some one with you.Good Luck
2007-05-25 13:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both will be prosecuted.
A criminal act has two parts.
The Actus Rea and the Mens Rea (legal Latin phrases)
The actus Rea is the guilt act, actually committing the crime (the attacker).
The Mens Rea is the guilty mind, so it the thought about the crime (the person who engaged the attacker).
Hope this helps.
2007-05-25 12:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by Northernbloke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the person who pays another to assault someone different can be prosecuted.
2007-05-25 12:22:54 · answer #5 · answered by QueenLori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oooo- are you in hot water again young man?
Technically, you would have to prove to the court that this person who came and beat you up was hired by this other person .
To avoid getting hurt, which is the most important thing (be proactive !). I imagine you have to yell to anybody who looks like he will beat you up "Wait ! dont beat me up, I will double the price he paid you. Do we have a deal?" or " Wait, dont beat me up, I will double the price he paid you for you to beat him up !"
Sigh. or just stop whatever it is that you are doing that the other guy is getting mad at you for. Hire a bodyguard maybe?
2007-05-25 12:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, hello?!?!?? Do the names Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan ring a bell?
Yes they both can be prosecuted. However if the person who paid the other is proven guilty, their punishment can be worse.
2007-05-25 12:18:02 · answer #7 · answered by Melli 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
both of them can, go and speak to the police, let them know your concerns, if you are that worried go and see a lawyer, in the UK first 20 minutes are free,see what they say, get a restraining order, make sure you always go out with someone, never on your own, keep safe, all the best
2007-05-25 23:25:39 · answer #8 · answered by sarah1962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that person can be prosecuted along with the attacker! It's called conspiracy.
2007-05-25 12:16:33 · answer #9 · answered by Princess of the Realm 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they will both be prosecuted and if you haved reported this you need to and Then they can help you with victim service and getting you into counseling and there are groups out there Please help yourself and report this
2007-05-25 12:19:10 · answer #10 · answered by Tammy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋