Reply to post: Re: There's nothing illegal in writing the code

VW engineer sent to the clink for three years for emissions-busting code

TheElder

Re: There's nothing illegal in writing the code

If instead of providing some software, the engineer provided a physical tool for someone to use in a burglary, or even lent them a vehicle to use as a getaway car, would they be committing a crime?

Another example is providing firearms to mentally ill people in the USA.

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