What provides that being present and watching the commission of a crime is not sufficient to satisfy the actus reus requirement of accomplice liability?
A) Pinkerton rule
B) mens rea of accomplice liability
C) mere presence rule
D) mere ability rule

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The mere presence rule provides that simply being present at the scene of a crime and watching it happen is not enough to fulfill the actus reus requirement for accomplice liability. To be considered an accomplice, one must have actively participated in the crime or encouraged its commission in some way.

What Provides That Being Present and Watching the Commission of a Crime