Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Hypothetical situation for a script: Person A gives free advice to anonymous people online on how to commit suicide. What could they be charged with? I'm looking for the harshest charges with maximum jail time.
Asked on 2/15/13, 5:05 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joe Dane
Law Office of Joe Dane
In California, Penal Code section 401:
Every person who deliberately aids, or advises, or encourages another to commit suicide is guilty of a felony.
A felony carries up to 3 years in custody.
Answered on 2/15/13, 5:57 pm
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