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Could I get In Trouble For Doing This?

My friend went and egged/silly stringed a house of whom he did not like...I was with him but never egged (no pun intended) him on or partook in any of the thrwoing/silly stringing. I can not see how he would get in trouble for this because the house is on a really quiet street and no one saw him do it....

My question is...IF he gets caught, could I too get in trouble for simply being there and not doing anything?

Thanks

Update:

Adam C, well good cause he bought them, and i didnt even touch them

Update 2:

and it was his idea

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  • 1 decade ago
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    No. You can't get in trouble.

    Okay, it really depends on your definition of "trouble." Yes, the cops (or homeowners) can harass you a little, tell your parents, and even press charges. However, you're not going to go to jail or be fined or anything like that. Egging and stringing does constitute vandalism, and probably one or two other offenses depending on your jurisdiction, but if you didn't help you aren't guilty of anything in the legal sense.

    You should know, however, that if you did so much as purchase or carry any of these weapons of destruction you have aided and abetted, and you can be punished to the same extent as your friend. Solicitation can also be an issue for you if this was your idea. If you said anything like "Hey, you should go egg John's house" to your friend you have solicited him to commit a crime and can be punished.

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    Edit:

    If you didn't buy them or even touch them, and it wasn't your idea, you're good to go. Like I said though, they can still harass you a little. Nothing to worry about though, legally speaking.

    Source(s): Law school, work experience
  • 1 decade ago

    You fit the definition of an accomplice. By not reporting or attempting to stop the crime you are guilty even if you did not destroy any property yourself.

    A prank is a prank don't worry about it.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like a good time, and yes you can get in trouble. nothing serious though

  • 1 decade ago

    Guilty by association.

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