The illegal activity is something that can harm a lot of people. A lot of people.
2007-12-22 07:54:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
WOAH! HEY! What's all this crap about "school shootings?" I meant, like, emotionally, not physically! What kind of person do you think I am????
(Well, I suppose physically in the case of a few, but that's because they're emotionally unstable, isn't it?)
2007-12-22 08:46:20 · update #1
Maybe, if the authorities try to make out a case of conspiracy against you.
But why not tell the police what you know and help protect lots of innocent people?
2007-12-22 07:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes indeed, you can, especially now that you have posted IN A PUBLIC FORUM the fact that you have knowledge of an illegal act someone may be planning. You may even have left yourself open to charges as an accomplice by posting this question (if you do not go to the authorities), in much the same way the driver of a "getaway car" or someone providing a false alibi can actually be convicted of murder when an armed robbery "goes wrong".
You are not anonymous on Yahoo!Answers, the computer you posted the question from is easily traceable, and there is now a permanent record of this question in multiple servers. If you have such information you should go to the police. Unless you think you'd like the food in prison!
2007-12-22 08:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you know about something illegal and do not tell you can be charged as an accomplice, also do you not have a conscious If you know that it is going to harm people will you be able to live with that in your head knowing that you could have done something to stop it
2007-12-22 08:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by 2cute 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this creepy "friend" just a big mouth, or is he crazy? If he plans to harm people, what makes you think you are safe from him? You already know too much and are obviously having second thoughts about this guy. Can you live with yourself for not stopping innocent people getting hurt?
2007-12-22 08:44:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You can get in trouble.
"Conspiracy: Conspiracy is the joining together of two or more persons to plan or commit a crime. Giving aid or comfort to a wanted criminal or obstructing the investigation or apprehension of a criminal is also Conspiracy, as is having foreknowledge of a crime and not either reporting it or taking a reasonable step to prevent the crime.
2007-12-22 08:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by Citizen1984 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. You can be charged w/ accessory or conspiracy. And just by you asking this question proves you had prior knowledge and the authorities WILL find out. TELL SOMEONE RIGHT NOW!
2007-12-22 07:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can report it, anonymously.
If true, ASAP. You'll not sleep very well if it occurs.
Think of the school shootings, which had warnings/clues in some cases.
2007-12-22 07:59:32 · answer #7 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get in trouble. Having knowledge of a crime but not reporting it could make you an accessory to the crime.
2007-12-22 07:58:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever it is, speak up! In some instances you could be considered an accessory to the crime.
2007-12-22 08:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by crazeecatlady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.Accessory before the fact
2007-12-22 07:58:06 · answer #10 · answered by bill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋