Yes and No. I depends on the extent of the outcome in each incident. A person can make a decision not to get involved at all if they, for example felt it would only put their
…life in jeopardy resulting in death. If a licensed professional is not on duty at the time, and has not been claimed by anyone to their trained status, then they can simply walk away from the incident. If involved, it can depend on the status that one holds in the area of concern. The law considers highly towards the actions taken, the results from the decisions that were made, and based on their state of mind, their mental and physical health awareness, and the amount of training they've had, all based at the time of the occurrence This may determine whether legal action is deemed necessary, and set within the boundaries of the laws. (MORE) 