Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

What if you are in the area of a break in and are on surveillance camara but have done nothing. You are accused of attempted breaking and entering.


Asked on 12/04/13, 7:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

If you just happened to be there, you would be acquitted. If the person(s) who broke in are acquaintances of yours, it may be difficult to convince a jury that you just "happened" to be there at the same time they just happened to burglarize a building. if you were there to help them, you could be convicted.

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Answered on 12/05/13, 8:20 am


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