Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Subject is walking on a beach in California when he sees a person bleeding prefusely, not wanting to get involved he keeps walking. Is this a crime?


Asked on 8/29/12, 11:39 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Theresa Hofmeister Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law

no.

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Answered on 8/29/12, 12:41 pm
Theresa Hofmeister Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law

I found a blog on topic http://knowledgebase.findlaw.com/kb/2009/Oct/32614.html

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Answered on 8/29/12, 1:06 pm
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

It isn't nice but its not a crime.

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Answered on 8/29/12, 9:04 pm
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

There are no criminal Good Samaritan laws in California. You are legally under no obligation to render aid.

There may be civil obligations in certain situations where a relationship exists between the parties, but in general, there is no duty or obligation to act.

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Answered on 8/31/12, 1:24 pm


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