2007-09-25 07:59:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If the case were to go to trial, then the state would probably have to prove that the adult indeed did send the incriminating messages. If the state cannot prove that, then a jury would be within its rights to find the adult not guilty, as there is reasonable doubt that he is guilty.
It is the state's job to prove he did it, not his job to prove he didn't. If his defense is to say his kid did it, then the state has to show he is lying and that the adult really did it. If the state can't do that, then one must consider the question of whether he actually did the crime.
2007-09-25 10:36:28 · answer #1 · answered by aristotle2600 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-09-25 15:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by ♫ & 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they were arresting the guys on all those "to catch a predator" specials on NBC, i would think that this is the same thing and say yes.
i hope you held on to the evidence to take to the cops.
2007-09-25 15:02:03 · answer #3 · answered by what's the point 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The adult can try.
2007-09-25 15:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know the identity of this person, you should refer this to your local authorities. He is probably preying on other youngsters as well.
2007-09-25 15:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by TG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can try, but the cops need to question him and investigate the incident. Don't just let it drop.
2007-09-25 15:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you catch him, and beat the crappolla out of him.
2007-09-25 15:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the cops, let them handle it.
2007-09-25 15:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proof, do you have proof?
2007-09-25 15:01:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋