Accomplice Liability Flashcards
1
Q
An Accomplice Is
A
Person who AIDS, ADVISES, ENCOURAGES, the principal to commit the crime
2
Q
Required Element for Accomplice
A
Intent
3
Q
Accomplice Liability
A
liable for the crime itself and all other foreseeable crimes
mere knowledge is not enough where it goes to selling ordinary goods at ordinary prices. (however procuring illegal goods or ordinary goods for high prices because of illegal purpose constitutes stake in venture.)
4
Q
Accomplice Withdrawal
A
If encourages, must repudiate encouragement
if aids, must do everything possible to neutralize assistance.
Can also notify police
5
Q
Exclusion from Liability
A
Member of a protected class (rape)
Necessary party not provided for (statute makes sale of heroin illegal but does not prove punishment for purchaser)
