Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

My fiance physically abused me and my roommates stood by without helping or calling the cops. Can they get in trouble for that?


Asked on 7/27/10, 7:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Saiki Law Office of David M. Saiki

Generally, no, unless they had some legal duty to aid you.

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Answered on 7/27/10, 10:37 am
Michael Sprano The Sprano Law Firm, LLP

No, they had no legal duty to come to your aid so they cannot get in any trouble unless they were in some way assisting your fiance. Free non-legal advice though: that's pretty low of them, you should look for new friends.

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Answered on 7/27/10, 11:02 am


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