QUESTION
Can I be convicted of the robbery if I did not commit it?
Asked on Feb 26th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Rhode Island
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My boyfriend and a friend robbed a person in my car while I’m in the passenger seat. I didn’t know what else happened until they got back in and took off.
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Michael J. Breczinski
Well they can charge you but can they prove you did anything.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2013 at 8:55 AM
John J. Carney
If you saw them rob the person and still left with them you could be considered an "accomplice" especially if you drove the car, helped them escape, or did anything to help them after the crime. You should retain a good criminal lawyer to handle the case.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2013 at 4:04 AM
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Since you were there, it's possible for you to be charged and convicted as an accessory. You should hire an attorney as soon as possible.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2013 at 11:21 PM
James Edward Smith
Only if the jury did not believe your story and thought that you were a co-conspirator or accessory to this crime.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2013 at 8:42 PM
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If you are charged with robbery or aiding and abetting to the robbery, then yes, you potentially can be convicted. Generally that requires intent to commit or to aid and abete the robbery.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2013 at 8:31 PM
Yes, if they feel you were involved in the conspiracy, or were an accessory to the crime. You better hire a lawyer before you make a wrong move, like forget your right to remain silent and open your mouth and incriminate yourself.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2013 at 8:23 PM
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You can be convicted if the jury believes that you in any way aided or abetted them. You need a lawyer.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2013 at 8:09 PM
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If there is evidence that you aided and abetted them (e.g., you were acting as a lookout, you were the getaway driver, etc.), then yes, you may still be found guilty. It will be up to a jury to decide.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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You will have to have a good criminal attorney to defend yourself. Additionally you need a different boyfriend and friends.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2013 at 7:28 PM
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Not if you did not do anything.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2013 at 7:24 PM