Virginia Accomplice Liability Flashcards by Carolyn Stough | Brainscape

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Principal in the First Degree

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Person who commits the illegal act
Liable for principal crime

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Principal in the Second Degree

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Person who is present at the commission of the crime and commits an overt act (assisting) or shares in perpetrator’s intent
Liable for principal crime

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Accessory Before the Fact

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Person who orders, encourages, or aids and abets principal, but is not present at the commission of the crime
Liable for principal crime

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Accessory After the Fact

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Person (except close family member) who knows of the commission of the crime AND assists felon in escaping punishment
Liable for separate crime of being accessory after the fact

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