Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
Can a bystander be held liable for witnessing a murder and not doing anything to stop the crime and calling the police after the crime.
Asked on 10/20/12, 6:12 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
No, there is no requirement under current law that such a bystander
as described is required to do anything as suggested in this question or
that s/he may be held legally liable for having refrained from doing so.
Answered on 10/20/12, 9:31 pm
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