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If you know of a federal or state crime being comitted are you legally required to report it?

They sell marijuana in ''clubs'' in Hayward, Ca. The city council approved their establishment.
Since this is a federal crime should a citizen report it to the feds?
The dispensary owners are getting super rich. They don't charge sales tax or pay F. I. C. A. for their employees. State law simply does not permit sales-for-profit so they are criminal operations even by state law.


    




iheart.burritos
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Go seek out some crackdealers and report them instead... it would do more for humanity.


Pia
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Must not be...

The cops themselves cover for each other's incidents of abuse of power, and violations of civil rights.

What morals do they use to encourage civilians to uphold the law?


txpolice_85
well you're in california so i cant be completely for sure, but in texas since this would be a felony yes you could get in trouble for it. In our penal code it is classified as failure to report felony which is a class B misdemeanor 180 days in county jail and 2000.00 fine. hope i helped


mikeysco
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No, you have no legal obligation to report this.

And you don't really think the Feds are unaware of this, do you?


*****
Legally, yes, but prudent? You have to decide for yourself. Criminal have long memories of those who ratted on them.


oldfootlose
tough call
Marijuana?? You are just Joe citizen witnessing? I don't think you are required.You work for the club? you can be called an accomplice.
The new enforcement practice is going after the people who aid and shelter the cop killers and escaped prisoners.
You want to live with the crime hide. You get sick of it stop it .
REPORT CRIME There is no shame to stand for our freedom.


ruthiecrue2
I'd report it but don't say who you are................


dukalink6000
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You are not legally required to report it.

Whether the Fed wants to get involved is another matter


?
it's committed! and no you don't have to report anything. Unless you'r a peace officer!!


peaches
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California's state laws are a little different the rest of the countyr. But since selling drugs is illegal I would report them, it is the moral and ethical thing to do.


kman1830
I think you just did.


calirider39
can of gas an a match works better, faster , cheaper. i'll bring the marsh mellows you get ten to twenty having a roach clip, they get rich, and stay outta trouble by possing as legit ? they rippin off who?not me! i aint payed taxes for a minute or two cuz im 41 sick and cant work no more, got all that i payed in ssi though in disability ......NOT! are you getting hurt here? what is the direct effect you are suffering from this .you broke? they got it made?they not giving you a bite? what? try being a little more open to what we all are doing here.some are on top some r not ones on top didnt get caught we that r not need to be ok with it cuz we got the same opportunities as them its time u quit watchin them and get some gas ...a match grab the weed the money, disquise as a concerned neighbor open up the new club that has your good name on it


kyle_presley2002
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first off why report a drug that has less effects than alcohol. the only reason why the government has legalized marijuana is because it's harder than hell to tax something you can grow in your house. Besides you're taking a lot on by being the cause of the takedown of a successful and well-liked club.

It's very risky, i'm sure the clubowners no some very influential people. I don't know about you but i don't like to have to look behind me everytime i'm walking down the sidewalk.

Also atleast these kids are relaxing and getting mellow. For example a good person once said. " You're at a ballgame the person on the right of you is standing up and screaming and jumping all around - is he drinking or smoking pot. But the person on your right is sitting down being quiet with a huge grin on his face - is he smoking pot or drinking.


norman7774
Yes.. you are required to report it.. BUT... if you said nothing, the authorities would have to PROVE that you were aware of it and did not report it.. For myself.. I WOULD NEVER NEVER NEVER report anything because under our archaic judicial system and with the judges we have here in the U.S.(terrorist leaning), If I reported something, the archaic system would somehow make me the culprit and for that reason.. I would NEVER NEVER report anything


The Ego
its your choice


George C
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First off, in any state the only drugs sold such as marijuana, is for medical purposes and not sold in clubs. It is illegal to do this and, if later, it is proved you had knowledge of this, yes, you can be charged. Many states call this an accessory after the fact.

I would drop a dime on someone because we have enough issues with alcohol and the number of people, especially young teenagers, who die daily on the streets, we don't need additional drugs out there killing these kids off.

Until you have helped pull a lifeless body of a 17 year old out of what used to be a vehicle, and can hear a mothers screams from a block away, knowing a child she gave birth to is now dead, you cant imagine the feeling in the pit of your stomach. But today's young people think they are indestructible and nothing will get them, until its too late.


lawyermama
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No, you are not required to report it, and I would examine my motives if I were you. I detect a little hint of jealousy in your question and it sounds like you just want to kill their joy. That's all I'm saying.





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