Because of the fact that it wasn't a crime uniting two lovers just to bring peace to the two different families and that both Montagues and Capulets realised it was their fault, Friar Laurence was cleared of blame.
In the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Friar Laurence is cleared of blame when the truth about the secret marriage of Romeo and Juliet is revealed. This is done through Friar Laurence's confession and the Prince's discovery of the letters exchanged between Friar Laurence and the tragic lovers, which prove his intentions were to unite the couple and end the feud between their families.
Friar Laurence was created in 1597.
Romeo asks friar Laurence to marry him and Juliet in secret
Friar Laurence belongs to the Franciscan religious order.
Friar Laurence is Romeo's confidant, and the play suggests Romeo has known him since he was very young as it implies that the Friar is a religious leader. Friar Laurence is to Romeo; what the nurse is to Juliet.
Friar Laurence asks Friar John to deliver a letter to Romeo explaining the plan to fake Juliet's death.
friar Laurence
he is a friar but he also likes to garden
Juliet asks the Nurse to listen to her confession instead of Friar Laurence.
Friar Lawrence was a clergyman and Romeo's confessor.
He sends Friar John as a messenger.
Friar Laurence's specialty is the use of medicinal herbs and plants. He is known for his knowledge of natural remedies and his abilities as an apothecary.
Friar Laurence confesses to Friar John at the end of Romeo and Juliet. He reveals the truth about his role in the tragic events that led to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.