Difference between revisions of "Aid and abet"

From Conservapedia
Jump to: navigation, search
 
(3 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
'''Aid and abet''' means to actively, knowingly, or intentionally assist another person in the commission or attempted commission of a [[crime]]. [[Category:Legal Terms]]
+
To '''aid and abet''' is to intentionally and knowingly assist in or encourage the commission of a crime.  Generally speaking and aider or abettor is considered a '''party''' to the offence, compared to the perpetrator who is the '''principle'''.  Whilst jurisdictions vary, many common law jurisdictions apply a maximum sentence that is exactly half that of a principle offender. 
 +
 
 +
An aider or abettor can be contrasted with an [[accomplice]] to a crime (such as a getaway driver) who will generally be considered a principle offender.  The distinction arises from the passive nature of the encouragement or assistance given.
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
[[Category:Legal Terms]]

Latest revision as of 06:32, December 24, 2012

To aid and abet is to intentionally and knowingly assist in or encourage the commission of a crime. Generally speaking and aider or abettor is considered a party to the offence, compared to the perpetrator who is the principle. Whilst jurisdictions vary, many common law jurisdictions apply a maximum sentence that is exactly half that of a principle offender.

An aider or abettor can be contrasted with an accomplice to a crime (such as a getaway driver) who will generally be considered a principle offender. The distinction arises from the passive nature of the encouragement or assistance given.