Is it legal to provide 'How To' video instructions (i.e. youtube) for illegal activites (e.g. stealing cable)?
more examples:
shoplifting
make 'bump keys'
make bombs
making your own fake id's
etc.
is it illegal to provide instruction, or could you be held liable? or would you just have to but up a warning to say you don't condone illegal behavior, but then post a 'how to anyway'?
would you have to be more specific and post a legal code saying im entitled to post? whats the story?
Answer:
Yes, it is generally illegal.
The producer could be charged with criminal solicitation -- that is, encouraging others to commit a crime.
The producer could also be charged as an accomplice (same as the actual criminal) if it was shown that the video provided material support for the commission of the crime.
The disclaimer may or may not help, depending on the laws of the relevant jurisdiction, and how the material is presented.
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