Who were accomplices?

In a crime, an accomplice is someone who knowingly and willfully participates in the commission of a crime, either by participating in the planning or preparation of the crime, or by helping or aiding the principal offender in the commission of the crime. Accomplices are considered legally responsible for the crime along with the principal offender and can be charged and punished accordingly.

There are different types of accomplices, including:

1. Aiders: These are individuals who knowingly help the principal offender in the commission of the crime, but do not actually commit the crime themselves. For example, someone who provides a getaway car for a bank robber would be considered an aider.

2. Abettors: These are individuals who encourage or incite the principal offender to commit the crime, but do not actually participate in the crime itself. For example, someone who tells someone else to rob a store would be considered an abettor.

3. Conspirators: These are individuals who agree with others to commit a crime and then take some steps to carry out the plan. For example, someone who agrees with others to rob a bank and then drives them to the bank would be considered a conspirator.

In order to be considered an accomplice, an individual must have had knowledge that a crime was being committed, and must have acted with the intent to help or assist in the commission of the crime. If someone is an accomplice, they can be charged with the same crime as the principal offender and face the same penalties.