parties to a crime Flashcards
What are the 2 elements of accomplices?
(1) mens rea of specific intent
(2) act that furthers the commission of crime
P1?
principal in first degree
P1 must be guilty for P2 and ABF to be
P2
principal in the second degree
(1) intends to assist P1
(2) aids or supports
(3) present at commission of crime
ABF
accessory before the fact
(1) intends to assist P1
(2) aids or supports
What will P2 and ABF be guilty of?
the substantive crime
When will P2 and ABF be punished differently from P1?
P1 aggravated murder = life
P2/ABF = 1st degree murder 20 to life
AAF?
accessory after the fact
(1) P actually committed crime
(2) AAF must know P committed crime
(3) AAF provides assistance/comfort to P
exception to AAF liability
if close family members