Overview
In this module, we study the various participants involved in crimes and their criminal liability based on their respective roles.
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, students should:
- Identify 4 common law and 2 modern day categories of parties to crime.
- Describe the elements for accomplice liability (principal in the 1st vs. 2nd degree)
- Describe the elements accessory liability (before vs. after the fact)
- Define the natural and probable causes doctrine
- Explain vicarious/corporate liability.