The ______ rule provides that being present and watching the commission of a crime is not sufficient to satisfy the actus reus requirement of accomplice liability.
A) bystander
B) observer
C) mere presence
D) mere passerby

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The "mere presence" rule states that simply being present at the scene of a crime and watching it happen does not meet the actus reus requirement for being considered an accomplice to the crime. Active participation or encouragement is typically required for accomplice liability.

The ______ Rule Provides That Being Present and Watching the Commission