Accomplice Liability

Question 1

Principals in the first degree

Answer 1

persons who actually engaged in
the act or omission that constitutes the offense or who caused an innocent agent to do so

Question 2

Principals in the second degree

Answer 2

persons who aided, advised, or
encouraged the principal and were present at the crime

Question 3

Accessories before the fact

Answer 3

persons who assisted or encouraged but were not present

Question 4

Accessories after the fact

Answer 4

persons who, with knowledge that
the other committed a felony, assisted them to escape arrest or punishment

Question 5

Modern View of Principal

Answer 5

The principal is one who, with the requisite mental state, actually
engages in the act or omission that causes the criminal result.

Question 6

Modern View of Accomplice

Answer 6

An accomplice is one who aids, advises, or encourages the principal
in the commission of the crime charged.