Ok so my one friend shoplifts all the time and my other friend and I always tell her no but she does it anyways. I rarely ever go with her to stores anymore but my other friend does and she wants to know if she could get arrested too just for being with her. Even if she doesnt know that she did it. Can she?
2007-10-22 09:26:25 · 9 answers · asked by snailysnal 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, being associated with someone when they commit the crime can expose you to being an accessory or an enabler.
2007-10-22 09:58:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, she can be arrested until the cops sort things out. It can be a REAAAAAAAAAL pain in the butt depending on the circumstances and it could go all the way to a judge before she can claim she didn't shoplift along with the other friend.
Tell her to steer clear.
2007-10-22 09:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by Shell Answer Man 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You know she shoplifts, you are therefore aiding and abetting if you are with her, because of your knowledge. you may get away with it but if you do not want to appear before "The Beak" Do not go with your friend. Some of the mud always sticks and even if you are not caught red handed shopkeepers know who is involved in theft. Both my son and daughter who have worked in the retail business can spotthgem a mile off
2007-10-22 09:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yup, they can charge her as an accomplice just for being with her cause the cops will say that your friend should have or should have known that her friend was going to shoplift. You can certainly try to defend it in court but very rarely.
2007-10-22 09:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by dj_neo303 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she is seen on camera, & most stores have cameras, in action with the friend, she could be held for complicity. She may eventually not be charged, but she would have to prove herself. Best bet, avoid this one like the plague, if you have been lucky so far, the odds are against you being lucky all the time!
2007-10-22 09:31:50 · answer #5 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO she can not be charged with anything. if she knew about it for sure in advance, that's conspiracy, but if she does it sometimes but your friend had no prior knowledge then she cannot be held responsible for what someone else does.
the store CANNOT detain her, that is false imprisonment.
they can only do something if they catch you with the goods. if you put it in your bag and change your mind and take it out before you leave the store, that is NOT illegal.
2007-10-22 09:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, your friend can be considered as
an accomplice.
Technically the store would have to prove it.
As a practical matter, it might be up to her
to prove otherwise. It might not be easy.
2007-10-22 10:38:08 · answer #7 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend can get in trouble if she knows about it. Stop hanging out with the little theif, and maybe she'll realize that her behavior really is a problem. Good luck.
2007-10-22 09:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they could say you are working together,
time to find a new friend,
or that quote friend could try to get you in trouble and him/her gets away scott free.
2007-10-22 09:31:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋