So if someone you love commits a very serious crime?

[Braznor]

This thread is a continuation of my attempts to psychologically scar ATOT'ers 😉

So lets say, one of your loved ones commits murder and their guilt is unquestionable. In such a case, how would you deal with the situation?

1. Help him/her escape the law by burning evidence or fleeing the country etc.

2. Turn them over to Law enforcement.

3. Do nothing.

Also would your action depend upon the relative chance of success?

For instance, if the chances of escape are high, would you rather help them to evade the law than encourage to turn themselves in and vice versa.

 

[acemcmac]

Totally depends on the crime and whether or not I could be considered "accessory after the fact"

 

[Braznor]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Totally depends on the crime and whether or not I could be considered "accessory after the fact"

The premises is that your loved one is guilty. i.e he could have tried to rob a store and shot a stranger in the process or perhaps drunk driving etc.

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Totally depends on the crime and whether or not I could be considered "accessory after the fact"

Plausible deniability. Just don't get involved.

 

[Leeroy]

They broke the law, they face the consequences. They should take responsibility for their actions, otherwise I wouldn't consider them to be someone I 'loved'.

 

[Injury]

If I knew they were capable of that sort of thing, I probably wouldn't be associating with them.

If this was a big surprise to me, I'd have every reason to turn away from them.

That being said, I always feel you are responsible for your own actions. I wouldn't help them destroy evidence and flee the country. I wouldn't put myself in a position to get in trouble. That's not fair to me.

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by: Braznor

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Totally depends on the crime and whether or not I could be considered "accessory after the fact"

The premises is that your loved one is guilty. i.e he could have tried to rob a store and shot a stranger in the process or perhaps drunk driving etc.

Well my friend sounds like he has a self-destructive life style in which I should not involved in. What you are trying to get at is simple, guilt.

Guilt can make you over responsible and over conscientious. Ask your self these questions:

Is it really your problem; is there more than one solution; are you taking on another's responsibility; and are you trying to keep another from experiencing pain, hardship, or discomfort?

Take away your guilt, and all you have is someone elses problem you don't want.

 

[Gooberlx2]

I would seriously bury a body for my best friend....I'm not so sure I'd even do that for my own brother.

Though, I tend to have friends and family where such a thing would never be required.

 

[EyeMWing]

I dunno, if my GF did something simple like a murder or robbery or something that makes a 2 second blurb on the evening news, I'd damn well better not know about it or I'm going to have to perform my legal responsibility and call the cops. But if it's like, a GTA-style rampage or some elaborate heist or something awesome like that, HELL YES I'd be all over becoming an accessory to that crime.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2
I would seriously bury a body for my best friend....I'm not so sure I'd even do that for my own brother.

Though, I tend to have friends and family where such a things would never be required.

Agreed. I'd go to any lengths necessary, including committing crimes myself.

 

[Epic Fail]

Let the love one escape at first, then cash in on the bounty.

 

[DainBramaged]

If my brother killed a little girl, I would kill him and turn the chopped up pieces into the police.

If my brother killed a guy that was sleeping with his wife, I'd tell him to man up and get Voluntary Manslaughter, then I'd see him in five years.

If my brother killed a dude that had raped/murdered his wife, I would personally do everything I could to get him to a non-extradition country.

 

[puffff]

for me it might depend on intent. if it's an accident, i help them escape for sure.

if it appears to be an anomaly in their behavior, they feel regret for what they did, i'd also help them escape.

but if i'm led to believe they've just become an evil person, well, i'd call the police.

 

[Ayah]

Depends on the strength of the relationship.