Civil Procedure Flashcards
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Q
What were the types of accessories at common law?
A
Principal in the First Degree - a/k/a the Principal; primary person committing the actus reus.
Principal in the Second Degree - An accomplice who was actually or constructively present at the scene of the crime.
Accessory Before / After the Fact - An accomplice not present at the scene of the crime, depending on when assistance was provided.
