if there are a 'group' of people that happened to commit a crime over and over and one of this group hadnt yet would it be ethical to lock him/her away before the crime is commited?
2007-10-08 22:51:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If the one who had not participated knew about the crimes and did nothing, then they could be considered to be aiding and abetting the crime(s). A person guild of aiding and abetting is just as guilty as the actual perpetrator of the crime.
Depending on the nature of the crime, the person could also be guilty of conspiracy to commit or some other crime of non-disclosure.
2007-10-08 22:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by Justin H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person is actively involved yes, such as going along for the ride or in on contemplating the crime because everyone has the right make a better choice - for one walking away. The level of given consequences should be less than the one that committed it unless the person is a gang leader of sorts or is forcing by use of weapon.
There is no such thing as a person being "innocent" if that person has decided to be part of group that commits crimes.
2007-10-08 23:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would probably be a charge of an accomplice for both going along despite not actually committing the act yourself. But, also you were I would assume aware of the intent to commit a crime which would lead to the accessory to a crime charge.Aiding and Abetting/Accessory
A criminal charge of aiding and abetting or accessory can usually be brought against anyone who helps in the commission of a crime, though legal distinctions vary by state. A person charged with aiding and abetting or accessory is usually not present when the crime itself is committed, but he or she has knowledge of the crime before or after the fact, and may assist in its commission through advice, actions, or financial support. Depending on the degree of involvement, the offender's participation in the crime may rise to the level of conspiracy.
For example, Andy draws a floor plan of a bank, knowing of Dan's intention to rob it. After Dan commits the robbery, Alice agrees to let him store the stolen money at her house. Both Andy and Alice can be charged with aiding and abetting, or acting as accessories to the robbery.
Read more: Accomplices, Accessories, Aiders, and Abettors
2007-10-08 22:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope - If the person in the group hadn't played a part in the crimes then not reason enough to hold the person and punish them. The rest of the group should be punished.
2007-10-08 22:55:44 · answer #4 · answered by BonBon 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, simply not doing anything isn't proof of innocence.
S/he could still be put away for aiding & abetting, being an accomplice to a crime or an accessory or being part of the conspiracy.
2007-10-08 23:01:04 · answer #5 · answered by Chithika 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, no, because this would be punishing someone for a crime that wasn't committed. Wasn't there a movie about something similar? I think it was "Minority Report".
2007-10-08 22:54:19 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope, but if he is part of the group he should do time for the specific crimes of harboring a criminal and failure to report a crime.
2007-10-09 05:22:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
Freedom of choice, even if bad is a freedom to value.
2007-10-08 22:55:14 · answer #8 · answered by Larry C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋