Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Filming Euthenasia

Hi,

I'm a film student attempting to

figure out whether it is legally

possible to make a film in which a

person who has previously decided to

end their life does so, on camera. Is

there any way to do this in such a

way that the filmmakers involved will

not be legally responsible as aiding in

the suicide, provided that there is

evidence that the crew did not

actually aid or change the

progression of events in any way?


Asked on 9/17/07, 10:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Re: Filming Euthenasia

Post Kivorkian, I personally think you are taking a very big chance. If you are seriously considering this you should do so by remote, set up the camera and be as far away from the situation as possible.

Joel R. Salinger, Esq.

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Answered on 9/18/07, 12:01 am


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