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Apparently US law has a very different interpretation of this term to what I am used to, apologies if this isn't quite accurate.
'''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.
See also [[Accomplice]] and [[Accessory]]
[[Category:Legal Terms]]