Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
can i be convicted of a crime because my friend is convicted of a crime?
Asked on 5/13/11, 7:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart
IT Forensics, Inc.
In general you can't be convicted of a crime just because your friend was convicted of a crime, but there are criminal acts under accomplice, conspiracy and abetting. There are many actions that can lead to criminal liability under those provisions.
Answered on 5/18/11, 7:20 pm