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[Star Wars] I’m a dark force user during the prequel era but I haven’t committed any war crimes or broken any laws. Would I have to go into hiding?

Say for example that I’m simply a former Jedi that became interested in learning dark force powers because I want to learn everything there is about the force. I’ve never committed any war crimes of any kind nor have I done anything wrong to give the Jedi a reason to arrest or kill me other than the fact that I know dark force powers. The Jedi find out that I’ve been learning these powers. 

What would likely happen next? Would I be allowed to continue my studying the dark side in peace or would they come after me?
gpt
They'll keep an eye on you for sure, but as long as you're not actually hurting anybody, you're fine.  The Jedi, especially of that era, do respect the laws of the Republic, so if you haven't broken any they have no grounds to take forceful action against you.  They will likely work as hard as they can within the law to stop you getting any deeper into the Dark Side though.  

By their view, it won't last though.  The Dark Side inevitably leads to pain and suffering.