Is it illegal for family members to be present during euthanasia?

[CiproKilledMe]

In the US, if you don't live in a 'Death With Dignity' state, would it be illegal for your family members to be present for your euthanasia? Could they be charged with anything? Obviously they wouldn't be assisting in any way, just in the room when the time comes.

 

[Its time its time]

You won't even be able to carry out the act legally. You should look at swiss, it's legal there and far fewer restrictions and red tape.

 

[All Things Must Pass]

No

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A person does not have a legal duty to act on behalf of someone to prevent them from comitting suicide. So long as the person does not illegally contribute to the suicide or illegally assist in the carrying out of the suicide, that person should not be charged criminally.

In Germany it is, since you are legally obligated to "rescue" someone comitting suicide.

 

[LastFlowers]

No

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In Germany it is, since you are legally obligated to "rescue" someone comitting suicide.

Oh shit, really? I did not know that.
That's fucked for Germany.

 

[CiproKilledMe]

You won't even be able to carry out the act legally. You should look at swiss, it's legal there and far fewer restrictions and red tape.

Really? From what I've read, suicide is now considered legal in the US. I just can't find much info regarding the legality of others being present (in states that don't allow for physician-assisted suicide). Unfortunately I am unable to travel, so Switzerland is out of the question.