Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

can i be convicted of a crime because my friend is convicted of a crime?


Asked on 5/13/11, 7:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

In general you can't be convicted of a crime just because your friend was convicted of a crime, but there are criminal acts under accomplice, conspiracy and abetting. There are many actions that can lead to criminal liability under those provisions.

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Answered on 5/18/11, 7:20 pm


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