Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

juvenile criminal law

Can a 16 year old be charged with felony burglary if he knew a house was being broken into and did nothing to stop it and didn't call the police?


Asked on 8/12/08, 5:07 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Joshua Westcott Law Office of Ernest J. Mullins, P.A.

Re: juvenile criminal law

Under these facts, no. A person can be charged as a "principle" to the crime, but only if the person aided, enticed, or encouraged the person that actually carried out the crime.

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Answered on 8/12/08, 5:13 pm
Thomas Rosenblum Rosenblum Law Offices

Re: juvenile criminal law

I read your question and the one response. I agree with that. I would add that may be hard to prove by the State. If my office can be of any assistance in North Fla., please give us a call. Tom Rosenblum

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Answered on 8/12/08, 5:18 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: juvenile criminal law

Well the real question is , Can she found guilty? A lot of people are charged with crimes there is no evidence for. I would say the child is not guilty under those facts.

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Answered on 8/12/08, 5:19 pm


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