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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.   

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.   

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]]

  [[Category:Legal Terms]]