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by Anonymous on April 9th, 2008
This is perfectly legal as long as you are not part of a conspiracy to commit auto theft.
by Cyndi Ninja on April 9th, 2008
I would be wary of doing such, how often does someone legitimately need to know how to do such things? They can easily call a repair shop, or a roadside assistance in such situations.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on April 9th, 2008
What if the starter motor is broken and you just want to get your car to a repair shop? What if your key broke in the ignition and it's stuck? I think there are legitimate reasons for knowing how to hot wire a car! :) But maybe I am being naive here! :(
by eyeseeyou on August 29th, 2008
I'd let that one alone. Let 'em call AAA.
by Pixel_cutter on May 26th, 2008
It's no big secret.
www.ehow.com/how_2044915_hotwire-car.html
by YellowRatBASTARD on April 9th, 2008
Yea, I'd refrain from posting such info on the net.
by john pennington on April 9th, 2008
You are correct.
This is like a bar selling alcohol to a drunk. he leaves the bar, gets behind the wheel and kills innocent people.
Is the bar partially responsible for this situation by selling a drunk alcohol?
Yes. both civil and criminal
The same could apply by giving a person information on how to "hot wire" and automobile.
You would need proof and telling the world on Answerbag is definite proof in court.
by Chris the other white meat on April 9th, 2008
As long as you have proof that you are unaware of the intentions of the individual or persons you gave the information too you are ok. If the person or persons tell authorities that he learned to do a criminal act from you you could be found as a co conspiriter. In the long run its best not to even give it. If the person steals a car and gets caught you'll probably never hear about it. If they person hot wires a car and kills the person who owns the car your screwed if it gets back to you.
by miteb on September 16th, 2008
"Answerbag has a disclaimer releasing it from liability. Do you think about the possiblity of being sued before you respond to questions regarding health, suicide, legal matters or even repair work that could cause damage to an expensive item?"
My question last month. You're getting better answers than I did.
by ricke2 on September 16th, 2008
yes it states that aneyone that operates a motor vehical must have in their possion a leagel driving licence . the offence is driveing withe no licence in possion which is low infraction of the law must judges will dismiss the charge if u produce a leagel licence and present it to the court this is not like the offence like driving on supended or revoked licence which are ounishable with fines and up to one year in the county jaol if u have prior offences
by 12345hit12345 on April 11th, 2008
Who even got close to answering that question?
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on April 9th, 2008
I can build a bomb, but I will not tell a stranger how to build one unless I am face to face and have two confirmations that I know that say that the person needs that information.
by Worzel on April 9th, 2008
It is not only the questioner who would see your answer but thousands of others, I would not give out this sort of info. + :o)
Should profanity be illegal for middle school students, high school students, and college students all over the United States of America?
by cp10225 on December 11th, 2011
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where do i go in the uk if i want to make a complaint about a service because ive been ripped of and have evidence of it?
by oscareo on January 3rd, 2012
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Help! My roommate is harbouring a criminal!
by redirie on November 14th, 2011
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Is it legal to park your own helicopter in your backyard?
by shaungawler on December 29th, 2011
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Shortly, cameras will decide who gets a ticket and who doesn't. If the sign says 55, at what speed should the camera spit out a ticket?
by excon on November 30th, 2011
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But you don't know if you are involving yourself in a crime. So the intent was not there, but the action is. This is a tricky area.
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on April 9th, 2008
Which means there is no crime. Every crime has two elements: 1) actus rea (criminal act), and 2) mens rea (criminal intent). Here, none of these elements are met. You certainly don't have criminal intent. And you have not done an act that constitutes a crime. Even if you were part of a criminal conspiracy, the act of telling another how to commit a crime is still not illegal. Rather, the criminal act is being part of the conspiracy.
by Anonymous on April 9th, 2008
True, I guess legally a person would be able to be cleared, but if someone asks you how to commit a crime, it could be impied that you are part of the crime if you give them the knowledge/tools to commit the crime.
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on April 9th, 2008