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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