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An interesting and 'dicey' question. Although the law, in some instances, may excuse someone who, without criminal intent or interest in the offense, who simply stands by mute, is not accountable for the crime. However - SOME jurisdictions DO criminalize the act by statute, by charging such persons for failing to notify the authorities of their knowledge of an impending criminal event. The theory, no doubt, being that ANY honest citizen would WANT to notify law enforcement of a potential criminal act about to be committed.
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Failure to act to prevent another from committing a crime is known as the omission or failure to intervene. In some jurisdictions, individuals may have a legal duty to act depending on their relationship or role in the situation. However, in other situations, individuals may not have a legal obligation to intervene, but they may still have a moral responsibility to help prevent a crime if they can do so safely.
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