To Allow Prosecution of an Accomplice for Aiding a Negligent

question 28

Multiple Choice

To allow prosecution of an accomplice for aiding a negligent or reckless act,a majority of jurisdictions require that the accomplice have intent to aid or encourage the general behavior that negligently or recklessly caused harm,

• A)and they require intent that the principal commit the specific crime.
• B)but they do not intend that such encouragement will be taken seriously.
• C)and they have general intent to commit a crime himself or herself.
• D)but they do not require intent that the principal commit the specific crime.

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Definitions:

Implicit Cost

The opportunity cost equal to what a firm must give up in order to use resources it already owns, without having to pay rent or purchase them.

Capital

Economic resource that is used in the production of goods and services. It includes tools, buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Either-Or Decision

A decision-making process that involves choosing between two mutually exclusive options or paths.

Implicit Cost

The opportunity cost equal to what a firm must give up in order to use resources it already owns, not directly involving monetary payment.