Author Question: What four things have to be present to prove that an accessory is guilty of a crime? What will be ... (Read 78 times)

Bob-Dole · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

What four things have to be present to prove that an accessory is guilty of a crime?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the four elements of a conspiracy?

What will be an ideal response?

cat123 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The following must be in the answer:
a. A crime has been completed.
b. The defendant knew that the crime had been committed.
c. The defendant knew that the crime was committed by the individual who was being assisted.
d. The assistance was personally given by the defendant to the individual who committed the crime.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The following must be in the answer:
a. An agreement between two or more people.
b. The intention to carry out an act that is unlawful or one that is lawful but is to be accomplished by unlawful means.
c. A culpable intent on the part of the defendants.
d. Depending on the jurisdiction, preparation, and overt act, or a substantial stop in furtherance of the conspiracy.