If a person sees a crime being committed in his presence, then turns away from it, does nothing, such as screaming, shouting call 911, etc, can he be prosecuted for failing to do what he could have done to stop the criminal act?
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With the possible exception of people who have a special duty to report crimes, for example "mandated reporters" of abuse (physicians, teachers, social workers, etc.), No.
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It is a wierd situation in my mind that there is no legal obligation to assist when it is easily within one's grasp. But that is the law in California.
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