Accomplice - Conspiracy Flashcards
Accomplice
One who assists or encourages the carrying out of a crime. But does not commit the actus reus
Accomplice Liability
a) The one who aids, abets, encourages or assists another to perform a crime will himself be liable for that crime.
b) Presence at the scene not required if aiding abetting, encouragement or assistance takes place before the crime.
c) Mere presence not enough unless the purpose is approving an encouraging crime
Accomplice Intent
- Knowledge and or desire is not enough,
- Must be intentional. Knowledge of conduct without intent is not enough.
Additional Crimes by Principal
Accomplice liable for crimes by principal if:
(a) Additional crimes are the natural and probable consequences of the crime being assisted and >SEE HAMPTON v. STATE and CABLE v. STATE
(b) The additional crimes are in furtherance of the original criminal objective See RODRIQUEZ v. STATE
Elements of Conspiracy
An agreement between two or more people to commit a crime
Intent to commit that crime
One who assists or encourages the carrying out of a crime. But does not commit the actus reus
Accomplice
a) The one who aids, abets, encourages or assists another to perform a crime will himself be liable for that crime.
b) Presence at the scene not required if aiding abetting, encouragement or assistance takes place before the crime.
c) Mere presence not enough unless the purpose is approving an encouraging crime
Accomplice Liability
- Knowledge and or desire is not enough,
- Must be intentional. Knowledge of conduct without intent is not enough.
Accomplice Intent
Accomplice liable for crimes by principal if:
(a) Additional crimes are the natural and probable consequences of the crime being assisted and >SEE HAMPTON v. STATE and CABLE v. STATE
(b) The additional crimes are in furtherance of the original criminal objective See RODRIQUEZ v. STATE
Additional Crimes by Principal
An agreement between two or more people to commit a crime
Intent to commit that crime
Elements of Conspiracy
