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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa098.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://kelmanskylaw.com/failure-to-report-crime-california/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://kelmanskylaw.com/failure-to-report-crime-california/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/failure-to-report-crime-california\/","crawl_time":1776401100,"first_indexed_time":1740497819,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,kelmanskylaw!\/failure-to-report-crime-california\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10520713367277627698","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Is Failure to Report a Crime, a Crime? - California Law","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"November 14, 2025\nby Yuliya Kelmansky in\nCalifornia\nDepends on The Type of Crime\nPeople often wonder whether they have a legal duty to report a crime. Everyone has different responses after witnessing a crime. While some will jump into action and\ntry to intervene\n, others will contact law enforcement and seek help. Though, others might ignore it completely.\nFor most crimes, there are no legal repercussions for failing to report them; however, you could face charges in some situations under\nPenal Code 152.3\n.\nWhich Situations Require You to Report a Crime?\nThere are many instances where you can fail to report a criminal act that you are aware of and fail to be punished by the law.\nNot reporting a crime, itself is not a crime, though there are exceptions for certain crimes like murder, rape or sexual abuse of a child, under\nCalifornia Penal Code 152.3\nIf you know about a crime, it is possible to be charged with\naiding and abetting\na crime. Despite you not having committed the crime itself, you are liable to face potential punishment if this charge is brought against you. California’s parties to crime laws state that any action that helped another person commit a crime is considered an aider and abettor.\nSuch actions include:\nThe defendant knew the details of the scheme that was being planned\nThe defendant encouraged another person to commit the criminal act\nThe defendant assisted directly with the criminal activity like being the lookout for a burglary\nIn situations where you helped cover a criminal act by devising a way to assist, even if you were not there physically, you can still be charged as you are implicated in the act. For example, if you help a person(s) who has committed a criminal act to hide the weapon used during the offense, like a knife or a gun, even if you took no part in the said crime itself, depending on how severe the crime was, you may still be charged with\naccessory\n.\nAlso, it is possible to suffer legal consequences in situations where your job demands that you report instances where they might be child abuse and neglect. Such professions include teachers and social workers. If such people knowingly fail to protect the welfare of a child(ren), they can face heft fines or jail time. If convicted of failing to report a federal felony offense, you can also be charged with obstruction, face jail time, or pay a fine.\nWhat are Mandatory Reporting Laws?\nCertain people are required by California’s Mandatory Reporting Laws to report crimes dutifully, whether they witnessed them or not. These certain people are professionals like:\nTeachers and school officials\nLaw enforcement officers\nClergy\nSocial workers\nMedics, and\nFirefighters.\nMandatory reporting laws cover crimes like:\nsexual abuse\nphysical and verbal abuse\nchild endangerment\nneglect, abandonment\nIf any of the above professionals knowingly failed to report the above crimes, they are liable to a misdemeanor charge and can serve up to six months in county jail or pay a fine of $1000.Also, preventing someone from filing a mandatory report is punishable with a one-year county jail term and a $5000 fine.\nWhat Are the Duties of Witnesses in Reporting Crimes?\nThe California law recognizes the limited duty to report violent crimes against children 14 years old or younger. Under\nPenal Code 152.3\n, people who witness a murder, rape, or sexual conduct against a child under the age of 14 must come forward and report such offenses. Failure to do so is considered a\nmisdemeanor offense\nthat is punishable by serving six months in county jail and paying a $1500 fine. The exception to the duty to report law is exempted under certain familial relationships, like if the crime is perpetrated by a brother, spouse, sister, or grandparent.\nAlthough in most states failing to report a crime is not illegal, several states have enacted laws that punish witnesses who fail to report certain crimes to authorities; for example, in Texas, you can face a Class A misdemeanor if you fail to report a crime that led to severe bodily injury or death of a victim. Therefore, in most states, witnesses have no obligation to report a crime unless under certain exceptions discussed above.\nFalsely Reporting a Crime\nHowever, it is also very important to be aware that you can get into legal trouble if you submit a crime report that turns out to be false. Under\nPenal Code 148.5\n, you can be liable to face a legal charge.\nNeed an Attorney? CALL NOW:\n213-932-8922\nYuliya Kelmansky\nis an Expert Attorney who has over 10 years of practice defending a variety of cases\n.","attrs_markdown":"[Los Angeles](https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uE5VNWjDqUXgwxNe7) [Southern California](https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uE5VNWjDqUXgwxNe7)\n\n[213-932-8922(EN\/ES\/RU)](tel:213-932-8922)\n\n[![Google Business](https:\/\/mla5upscuucp.i.optimole.com\/cb:QhAU.3b47a\/w:20\/h:20\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-google.png)](https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/8DfuGKCoTggkfGmF7) [![Instagram](https:\/\/mla5upscuucp.i.optimole.com\/cb:QhAU.3b47a\/w:20\/h:20\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-instagram.png)](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kelmanskylaw\/) [![LinkedIn](https:\/\/mla5upscuucp.i.optimole.com\/cb:QhAU.3b47a\/w:20\/h:20\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-linkedin.png)](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yuliya-kelmansky\/)\n\n[213-932-8922](tel:213-932-8922)\n\n[![Kelmansky Law](https:\/\/mla5upscuucp.i.optimole.com\/cb:QhAU.3b47a\/w:487\/h:135\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kelmansky-law-logo.png)![Kelmansky Law](https:\/\/mla5upscuucp.i.optimole.com\/cb:QhAU.3b47a\/w:185\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kelmansky-law-logo.png)![Kelmansky Law](https:\/\/mla5upscuucp.i.optimole.com\/cb:QhAU.3b47a\/w:185\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kelmansky-law-logo2.png)](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/)\n\n[213-932-8922](tel:213-932-8922)\n\n[Español](tel:213-932-8922) [Русский](tel:213-932-8922)\n\n- [ABOUT](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/about-us\/)\n- [SERVICES](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/failure-to-report-crime-california\/)\n  - [DUI](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/los-angeles-dui-attorney\/)\n  - [Domestic Violence](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/los-angeles-domestic-violence-attorney\/)\n  - [Theft Crimes](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/theft-crime-attorney\/)\n  - [Fraud Crimes](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/fraud-attorney\/)\n  - [Drug Crimes]()\n  - [Gun Crimes](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/gun-crime-attorney\/)\n  - [Sex Crimes](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/los-angeles-sex-crime-attorney\/)\n  - [Arrest Seal](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/arrest-seal-attorney\/)\n  - [Expungements](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/los-angeles-expungement-attorney\/)\n  - [Restraining Orders](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/restraining-order-attorney\/)\n- [REVIEWS](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/testimonials\/)\n- [VICTORIES](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/victories\/)\n- [CONTACT](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/contact-us\/)\n\n##### California\n# Is Failure to Report a Crime, a Crime in California?\n\nNovember 14, 2025 by Yuliya Kelmansky in [California](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/category\/california\/)\n\n![Thumbnail for: Is Failure to Report a Crime, a Crime in California?](https:\/\/mla5upscuucp.i.optimole.com\/cb:QhAU.3b47a\/w:600\/h:304\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/failure-to-report-crime.jpg)\n\n## Depends on The Type of Crime\nPeople often wonder whether they have a legal duty to report a crime. Everyone has different responses after witnessing a crime. While some will jump into action and [try to intervene](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/should-i-stop-crime-in-progress\/), others will contact law enforcement and seek help. Though, others might ignore it completely.\n\nFor most crimes, there are no legal repercussions for failing to report them; however, you could face charges in some situations under [Penal Code 152.3](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/pc-152-3-witness-duty-to-report-crime\/).\n\n## Which Situations Require You to Report a Crime?\nThere are many instances where you can fail to report a criminal act that you are aware of and fail to be punished by the law.\n\n> Not reporting a crime, itself is not a crime, though there are exceptions for certain crimes like murder, rape or sexual abuse of a child, under [California Penal Code 152.3](https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=152.3.)\n\nIf you know about a crime, it is possible to be charged with [aiding and abetting](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/defending-aiding-abetting-charges\/) a crime. Despite you not having committed the crime itself, you are liable to face potential punishment if this charge is brought against you. California’s parties to crime laws state that any action that helped another person commit a crime is considered an aider and abettor.\n\nSuch actions include:\n\n- The defendant knew the details of the scheme that was being planned\n- The defendant encouraged another person to commit the criminal act\n- The defendant assisted directly with the criminal activity like being the lookout for a burglary\n\nIn situations where you helped cover a criminal act by devising a way to assist, even if you were not there physically, you can still be charged as you are implicated in the act. For example, if you help a person(s) who has committed a criminal act to hide the weapon used during the offense, like a knife or a gun, even if you took no part in the said crime itself, depending on how severe the crime was, you may still be charged with [accessory](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/accessory-after-fact-pc-32-ca\/).\n\nAlso, it is possible to suffer legal consequences in situations where your job demands that you report instances where they might be child abuse and neglect. Such professions include teachers and social workers. If such people knowingly fail to protect the welfare of a child(ren), they can face heft fines or jail time. If convicted of failing to report a federal felony offense, you can also be charged with obstruction, face jail time, or pay a fine.\n\n## What are Mandatory Reporting Laws?\nCertain people are required by California’s Mandatory Reporting Laws to report crimes dutifully, whether they witnessed them or not. These certain people are professionals like:\n\n- Teachers and school officials\n- Law enforcement officers\n- Clergy\n- Social workers\n- Medics, and\n- Firefighters.\n\nMandatory reporting laws cover crimes like:\n\n- [sexual abuse](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/pc-288-5-continuous-sexual-abuse-child-under-14\/)\n- [physical and verbal abuse](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/pc-273d-child-abuse-inflicting-physical-punishment-child\/)\n- [child endangerment](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/child-endangerment-penal-code-273a-pc-los-angeles\/)\n- [neglect, abandonment](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/pc-270-failure-to-provide-child-care-neglect\/)\n\nIf any of the above professionals knowingly failed to report the above crimes, they are liable to a misdemeanor charge and can serve up to six months in county jail or pay a fine of \\$1000.Also, preventing someone from filing a mandatory report is punishable with a one-year county jail term and a \\$5000 fine.\n\n## What Are the Duties of Witnesses in Reporting Crimes?\nThe California law recognizes the limited duty to report violent crimes against children 14 years old or younger. Under [Penal Code 152.3](https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ca\/penal-code\/pen-sect-152-3\/), people who witness a murder, rape, or sexual conduct against a child under the age of 14 must come forward and report such offenses. Failure to do so is considered a [misdemeanor offense](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/misdemeanor-sentencing-california\/) that is punishable by serving six months in county jail and paying a \\$1500 fine. The exception to the duty to report law is exempted under certain familial relationships, like if the crime is perpetrated by a brother, spouse, sister, or grandparent.\n\nAlthough in most states failing to report a crime is not illegal, several states have enacted laws that punish witnesses who fail to report certain crimes to authorities; for example, in Texas, you can face a Class A misdemeanor if you fail to report a crime that led to severe bodily injury or death of a victim. Therefore, in most states, witnesses have no obligation to report a crime unless under certain exceptions discussed above.\n\n## Falsely Reporting a Crime\nHowever, it is also very important to be aware that you can get into legal trouble if you submit a crime report that turns out to be false. Under [Penal Code 148.5](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/pc-148-3-pc-148-4-pc-148-5-falsely-reporting-fire-emergency-crime\/), you can be liable to face a legal charge.\n\nNeed an Attorney? 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Everyone has different responses after witnessing a crime. While some will jump into action and [try to intervene](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/should-i-stop-crime-in-progress\/), others will contact law enforcement and seek help. Though, others might ignore it completely.\n\nFor most crimes, there are no legal repercussions for failing to report them; however, you could face charges in some situations under [Penal Code 152.3](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/pc-152-3-witness-duty-to-report-crime\/).\n\n## Which Situations Require You to Report a Crime?\nThere are many instances where you can fail to report a criminal act that you are aware of and fail to be punished by the law.\n\n> Not reporting a crime, itself is not a crime, though there are exceptions for certain crimes like murder, rape or sexual abuse of a child, under [California Penal Code 152.3](https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=152.3.)\n\nIf you know about a crime, it is possible to be charged with [aiding and abetting](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/defending-aiding-abetting-charges\/) a crime. Despite you not having committed the crime itself, you are liable to face potential punishment if this charge is brought against you. California’s parties to crime laws state that any action that helped another person commit a crime is considered an aider and abettor.\n\nSuch actions include:\n\n- The defendant knew the details of the scheme that was being planned\n- The defendant encouraged another person to commit the criminal act\n- The defendant assisted directly with the criminal activity like being the lookout for a burglary\n\nIn situations where you helped cover a criminal act by devising a way to assist, even if you were not there physically, you can still be charged as you are implicated in the act. For example, if you help a person(s) who has committed a criminal act to hide the weapon used during the offense, like a knife or a gun, even if you took no part in the said crime itself, depending on how severe the crime was, you may still be charged with [accessory](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/accessory-after-fact-pc-32-ca\/).\n\nAlso, it is possible to suffer legal consequences in situations where your job demands that you report instances where they might be child abuse and neglect. Such professions include teachers and social workers. If such people knowingly fail to protect the welfare of a child(ren), they can face heft fines or jail time. If convicted of failing to report a federal felony offense, you can also be charged with obstruction, face jail time, or pay a fine.\n\n## What are Mandatory Reporting Laws?\nCertain people are required by California’s Mandatory Reporting Laws to report crimes dutifully, whether they witnessed them or not. These certain people are professionals like:\n\n- Teachers and school officials\n- Law enforcement officers\n- Clergy\n- Social workers\n- Medics, and\n- Firefighters.\n\nMandatory reporting laws cover crimes like:\n\n- [sexual abuse](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/pc-288-5-continuous-sexual-abuse-child-under-14\/)\n- [physical and verbal abuse](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/pc-273d-child-abuse-inflicting-physical-punishment-child\/)\n- [child endangerment](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/child-endangerment-penal-code-273a-pc-los-angeles\/)\n- [neglect, abandonment](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/crimes\/pc-270-failure-to-provide-child-care-neglect\/)\n\nIf any of the above professionals knowingly failed to report the above crimes, they are liable to a misdemeanor charge and can serve up to six months in county jail or pay a fine of \\$1000.Also, preventing someone from filing a mandatory report is punishable with a one-year county jail term and a \\$5000 fine.\n\n## What Are the Duties of Witnesses in Reporting Crimes?\nThe California law recognizes the limited duty to report violent crimes against children 14 years old or younger. Under [Penal Code 152.3](https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ca\/penal-code\/pen-sect-152-3\/), people who witness a murder, rape, or sexual conduct against a child under the age of 14 must come forward and report such offenses. Failure to do so is considered a [misdemeanor offense](https:\/\/kelmanskylaw.com\/misdemeanor-sentencing-california\/) that is punishable by serving six months in county jail and paying a \\$1500 fine. The exception to the duty to report law is exempted under certain familial relationships, like if the crime is perpetrated by a brother, spouse, sister, or grandparent.\n\nAlthough in most states failing to report a crime is not illegal, several states have enacted laws that punish witnesses who fail to report certain crimes to authorities; for example, in Texas, you can face a Class A misdemeanor if you fail to report a crime that led to severe bodily injury or death of a victim. 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Boilerpipe Text	November 14, 2025 by Yuliya Kelmansky in California Depends on The Type of Crime People often wonder whether they have a legal duty to report a crime. Everyone has different responses after witnessing a crime. While some will jump into action and try to intervene , others will contact law enforcement and seek help. Though, others might ignore it completely. For most crimes, there are no legal repercussions for failing to report them; however, you could face charges in some situations under Penal Code 152.3 . Which Situations Require You to Report a Crime? There are many instances where you can fail to report a criminal act that you are aware of and fail to be punished by the law. Not reporting a crime, itself is not a crime, though there are exceptions for certain crimes like murder, rape or sexual abuse of a child, under California Penal Code 152.3 If you know about a crime, it is possible to be charged with aiding and abetting a crime. Despite you not having committed the crime itself, you are liable to face potential punishment if this charge is brought against you. California’s parties to crime laws state that any action that helped another person commit a crime is considered an aider and abettor. Such actions include: The defendant knew the details of the scheme that was being planned The defendant encouraged another person to commit the criminal act The defendant assisted directly with the criminal activity like being the lookout for a burglary In situations where you helped cover a criminal act by devising a way to assist, even if you were not there physically, you can still be charged as you are implicated in the act. For example, if you help a person(s) who has committed a criminal act to hide the weapon used during the offense, like a knife or a gun, even if you took no part in the said crime itself, depending on how severe the crime was, you may still be charged with accessory . Also, it is possible to suffer legal consequences in situations where your job demands that you report instances where they might be child abuse and neglect. Such professions include teachers and social workers. If such people knowingly fail to protect the welfare of a child(ren), they can face heft fines or jail time. If convicted of failing to report a federal felony offense, you can also be charged with obstruction, face jail time, or pay a fine. What are Mandatory Reporting Laws? Certain people are required by California’s Mandatory Reporting Laws to report crimes dutifully, whether they witnessed them or not. These certain people are professionals like: Teachers and school officials Law enforcement officers Clergy Social workers Medics, and Firefighters. Mandatory reporting laws cover crimes like: sexual abuse physical and verbal abuse child endangerment neglect, abandonment If any of the above professionals knowingly failed to report the above crimes, they are liable to a misdemeanor charge and can serve up to six months in county jail or pay a fine of $1000.Also, preventing someone from filing a mandatory report is punishable with a one-year county jail term and a $5000 fine. What Are the Duties of Witnesses in Reporting Crimes? The California law recognizes the limited duty to report violent crimes against children 14 years old or younger. Under Penal Code 152.3 , people who witness a murder, rape, or sexual conduct against a child under the age of 14 must come forward and report such offenses. Failure to do so is considered a misdemeanor offense that is punishable by serving six months in county jail and paying a $1500 fine. The exception to the duty to report law is exempted under certain familial relationships, like if the crime is perpetrated by a brother, spouse, sister, or grandparent. Although in most states failing to report a crime is not illegal, several states have enacted laws that punish witnesses who fail to report certain crimes to authorities; for example, in Texas, you can face a Class A misdemeanor if you fail to report a crime that led to severe bodily injury or death of a victim. Therefore, in most states, witnesses have no obligation to report a crime unless under certain exceptions discussed above. Falsely Reporting a Crime However, it is also very important to be aware that you can get into legal trouble if you submit a crime report that turns out to be false. Under Penal Code 148.5 , you can be liable to face a legal charge. Need an Attorney? CALL NOW: 213-932-8922 Yuliya Kelmansky is an Expert Attorney who has over 10 years of practice defending a variety of cases .
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November 14, 2025 by Yuliya Kelmansky in [California](https://kelmanskylaw.com/category/california/) ![Thumbnail for: Is Failure to Report a Crime, a Crime in California?](https://mla5upscuucp.i.optimole.com/cb:QhAU.3b47a/w:600/h:304/q:mauto/f:best/ig:avif/https://kelmanskylaw.com/wp-content/uploads/failure-to-report-crime.jpg) ## Depends on The Type of Crime People often wonder whether they have a legal duty to report a crime. Everyone has different responses after witnessing a crime. While some will jump into action and [try to intervene](https://kelmanskylaw.com/should-i-stop-crime-in-progress/), others will contact law enforcement and seek help. Though, others might ignore it completely. For most crimes, there are no legal repercussions for failing to report them; however, you could face charges in some situations under [Penal Code 152.3](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/pc-152-3-witness-duty-to-report-crime/). ## Which Situations Require You to Report a Crime? There are many instances where you can fail to report a criminal act that you are aware of and fail to be punished by the law. > Not reporting a crime, itself is not a crime, though there are exceptions for certain crimes like murder, rape or sexual abuse of a child, under [California Penal Code 152.3](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=152.3.) If you know about a crime, it is possible to be charged with [aiding and abetting](https://kelmanskylaw.com/defending-aiding-abetting-charges/) a crime. Despite you not having committed the crime itself, you are liable to face potential punishment if this charge is brought against you. California’s parties to crime laws state that any action that helped another person commit a crime is considered an aider and abettor. Such actions include: - The defendant knew the details of the scheme that was being planned - The defendant encouraged another person to commit the criminal act - The defendant assisted directly with the criminal activity like being the lookout for a burglary In situations where you helped cover a criminal act by devising a way to assist, even if you were not there physically, you can still be charged as you are implicated in the act. For example, if you help a person(s) who has committed a criminal act to hide the weapon used during the offense, like a knife or a gun, even if you took no part in the said crime itself, depending on how severe the crime was, you may still be charged with [accessory](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/accessory-after-fact-pc-32-ca/). Also, it is possible to suffer legal consequences in situations where your job demands that you report instances where they might be child abuse and neglect. Such professions include teachers and social workers. If such people knowingly fail to protect the welfare of a child(ren), they can face heft fines or jail time. If convicted of failing to report a federal felony offense, you can also be charged with obstruction, face jail time, or pay a fine. ## What are Mandatory Reporting Laws? Certain people are required by California’s Mandatory Reporting Laws to report crimes dutifully, whether they witnessed them or not. These certain people are professionals like: - Teachers and school officials - Law enforcement officers - Clergy - Social workers - Medics, and - Firefighters. Mandatory reporting laws cover crimes like: - [sexual abuse](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/pc-288-5-continuous-sexual-abuse-child-under-14/) - [physical and verbal abuse](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/pc-273d-child-abuse-inflicting-physical-punishment-child/) - [child endangerment](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/child-endangerment-penal-code-273a-pc-los-angeles/) - [neglect, abandonment](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/pc-270-failure-to-provide-child-care-neglect/) If any of the above professionals knowingly failed to report the above crimes, they are liable to a misdemeanor charge and can serve up to six months in county jail or pay a fine of \$1000.Also, preventing someone from filing a mandatory report is punishable with a one-year county jail term and a \$5000 fine. ## What Are the Duties of Witnesses in Reporting Crimes? The California law recognizes the limited duty to report violent crimes against children 14 years old or younger. Under [Penal Code 152.3](https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-152-3/), people who witness a murder, rape, or sexual conduct against a child under the age of 14 must come forward and report such offenses. Failure to do so is considered a [misdemeanor offense](https://kelmanskylaw.com/misdemeanor-sentencing-california/) that is punishable by serving six months in county jail and paying a \$1500 fine. The exception to the duty to report law is exempted under certain familial relationships, like if the crime is perpetrated by a brother, spouse, sister, or grandparent. Although in most states failing to report a crime is not illegal, several states have enacted laws that punish witnesses who fail to report certain crimes to authorities; for example, in Texas, you can face a Class A misdemeanor if you fail to report a crime that led to severe bodily injury or death of a victim. Therefore, in most states, witnesses have no obligation to report a crime unless under certain exceptions discussed above. ## Falsely Reporting a Crime However, it is also very important to be aware that you can get into legal trouble if you submit a crime report that turns out to be false. Under [Penal Code 148.5](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/pc-148-3-pc-148-4-pc-148-5-falsely-reporting-fire-emergency-crime/), you can be liable to face a legal charge. Need an Attorney? 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Readable Markdown	November 14, 2025 by Yuliya Kelmansky in [California](https://kelmanskylaw.com/category/california/) ![Thumbnail for: Is Failure to Report a Crime, a Crime in California?](https://mla5upscuucp.i.optimole.com/cb:QhAU.3b47a/w:600/h:304/q:mauto/f:best/ig:avif/https://kelmanskylaw.com/wp-content/uploads/failure-to-report-crime.jpg) ## Depends on The Type of Crime People often wonder whether they have a legal duty to report a crime. Everyone has different responses after witnessing a crime. While some will jump into action and [try to intervene](https://kelmanskylaw.com/should-i-stop-crime-in-progress/), others will contact law enforcement and seek help. Though, others might ignore it completely. For most crimes, there are no legal repercussions for failing to report them; however, you could face charges in some situations under [Penal Code 152.3](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/pc-152-3-witness-duty-to-report-crime/). ## Which Situations Require You to Report a Crime? There are many instances where you can fail to report a criminal act that you are aware of and fail to be punished by the law. > Not reporting a crime, itself is not a crime, though there are exceptions for certain crimes like murder, rape or sexual abuse of a child, under [California Penal Code 152.3](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=152.3.) If you know about a crime, it is possible to be charged with [aiding and abetting](https://kelmanskylaw.com/defending-aiding-abetting-charges/) a crime. Despite you not having committed the crime itself, you are liable to face potential punishment if this charge is brought against you. California’s parties to crime laws state that any action that helped another person commit a crime is considered an aider and abettor. Such actions include: - The defendant knew the details of the scheme that was being planned - The defendant encouraged another person to commit the criminal act - The defendant assisted directly with the criminal activity like being the lookout for a burglary In situations where you helped cover a criminal act by devising a way to assist, even if you were not there physically, you can still be charged as you are implicated in the act. For example, if you help a person(s) who has committed a criminal act to hide the weapon used during the offense, like a knife or a gun, even if you took no part in the said crime itself, depending on how severe the crime was, you may still be charged with [accessory](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/accessory-after-fact-pc-32-ca/). Also, it is possible to suffer legal consequences in situations where your job demands that you report instances where they might be child abuse and neglect. Such professions include teachers and social workers. If such people knowingly fail to protect the welfare of a child(ren), they can face heft fines or jail time. If convicted of failing to report a federal felony offense, you can also be charged with obstruction, face jail time, or pay a fine. ## What are Mandatory Reporting Laws? Certain people are required by California’s Mandatory Reporting Laws to report crimes dutifully, whether they witnessed them or not. These certain people are professionals like: - Teachers and school officials - Law enforcement officers - Clergy - Social workers - Medics, and - Firefighters. Mandatory reporting laws cover crimes like: - [sexual abuse](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/pc-288-5-continuous-sexual-abuse-child-under-14/) - [physical and verbal abuse](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/pc-273d-child-abuse-inflicting-physical-punishment-child/) - [child endangerment](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/child-endangerment-penal-code-273a-pc-los-angeles/) - [neglect, abandonment](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/pc-270-failure-to-provide-child-care-neglect/) If any of the above professionals knowingly failed to report the above crimes, they are liable to a misdemeanor charge and can serve up to six months in county jail or pay a fine of \$1000.Also, preventing someone from filing a mandatory report is punishable with a one-year county jail term and a \$5000 fine. ## What Are the Duties of Witnesses in Reporting Crimes? The California law recognizes the limited duty to report violent crimes against children 14 years old or younger. Under [Penal Code 152.3](https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-152-3/), people who witness a murder, rape, or sexual conduct against a child under the age of 14 must come forward and report such offenses. Failure to do so is considered a [misdemeanor offense](https://kelmanskylaw.com/misdemeanor-sentencing-california/) that is punishable by serving six months in county jail and paying a \$1500 fine. The exception to the duty to report law is exempted under certain familial relationships, like if the crime is perpetrated by a brother, spouse, sister, or grandparent. Although in most states failing to report a crime is not illegal, several states have enacted laws that punish witnesses who fail to report certain crimes to authorities; for example, in Texas, you can face a Class A misdemeanor if you fail to report a crime that led to severe bodily injury or death of a victim. Therefore, in most states, witnesses have no obligation to report a crime unless under certain exceptions discussed above. ## Falsely Reporting a Crime However, it is also very important to be aware that you can get into legal trouble if you submit a crime report that turns out to be false. Under [Penal Code 148.5](https://kelmanskylaw.com/crimes/pc-148-3-pc-148-4-pc-148-5-falsely-reporting-fire-emergency-crime/), you can be liable to face a legal charge. Need an Attorney? CALL NOW: [213-932-8922](tel:213-932-8922) [Yuliya Kelmansky](https://kelmanskylaw.com/about-us/) is an Expert Attorney who has over 10 years of practice defending a variety of cases.
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