Theft Question

[creakinator]

This is question on a test I just took at school and I need to find out if the teacher's answer is correct or not?

The question is: You are working for a company and you find out a person is stealing money from the company but you don't tell anyone. Your actions are:
a. Legal and ethical
b. Illegal and ethical
c. Legal and unethical
d. Illegal and unethical

I chose D but she says this is incorrect as it is legal for you to stay silent if you know someone is stealing. I asked a police officer where I work and he said that by the books it is illegal but the police wouldn't charge you but would let your boss take care of you.

So who's right.

Thanks for your help.

Chris

 

[calatty]

It is not illegal. There is no crime, at least in CA, of failing to report a crime. If you assist in any way, you can be prosecuted as an accessory.