I've got no problem with family and friends coming to help in a time of need. Reluctance to take action is why so many good folks get victimized in plain view of others. Everyone is soooooo scared to get in trouble. The bad guys surely don't give a crap about the trouble they may get in for stepping in to help a buddy. At some point the necessity to take action has got to out weigh the fear of legal trouble. I promise you.....If my brother were to call me and ask for help in dealing with a predator, I'm showing up with the intention of inflicting misery. I'll worry about the legality of the matter later. No question, no hesitation!