say your friend committed a crime, something serious... would you still give moral support and attend the trial thinking that everyone makes mistakes, or would u dissolve the friendship?

would it make a difference if drugs or alcohol was involved?

Remember, this is a one time occurrence and not the norm for your friend

It would really, really depend on what he or she has done. If I had a friend who committed terrible acts to children, I don't see how I could give that person any support.

But there have been family members that I gave support to for their crimes, and most of it was NOT because they were family. In one case I maintain benefit of the doubt to this day.

Depends on what they did.

As Ny said, it depends on what they did and the circumstances behind it happening. If it was accidental or self-defense, I probably would. If it was malicious or self-serving, probably not.

Totally, it depends on what they did.

Agrees with everyones post, it depends on what they did.

Again, depends on the circumstances.

I had a bro in law spend 6 years in prison and my wife and I supported the family, tried to get that lyin' Janet Reno to get him alternative service (as she advocated) because he was not a threat to the community.

On the other hand, a nephew put a gun to a woman's face and robbed her. NO SUPPORT for him. Didn't even communicate with him for years, because all I would have to say was HOW DARE YOU!? He did turn his life around and is cool now.