Accomplice Liability Flashcards
1
Q
Accomplice Defined
A
-an accomplice is one who aids, advises, or encourages the principal in the commission of the crime charged
2
Q
Accomplice Intent
A
-accomplices must have the requisite intent that the crime be committed
3
Q
Accomplice Liability
A
-accomplices are liable for the crime itself and all other foreseeable crimes
4
Q
Accomplices and Withdrawal
A
1-if the person encouraged the crime, the person must repudiate the encouragement
2-if the person died by providing assistance to the principal (such as giving materials), he must do everything possible to neutralize this assistance (such as attempting to retrieve the materials)
3-an alternate means of withdrawing is to contact the police
