Accession

Question 0

Define an accessory

Answer 0

Anyone who aids the perpetrator with advice or assistance before or at the time of the crime, or who acts in concert by watching whilst the crime is committed.

Question 1

What is the title for the person who commits the crime or offence?

Answer 1

The principle

Question 2

Define abettor

Answer 2

Any person who incites, instigates, encourages or counsels another to commit a crime.

Question 3

When can a person be charged as being an accessory or abettor?

Answer 3

When they have guilty knowledge- they were aware of what was intended and what they were participating in.