Rory has been kidnapped. The kidnappers plan to use him to commit a crime spree in hopes they will not be identified and will reap the benefits from the crimes Rory will commit. He has been hypnotized to believe that the entire plan is his own. Will Rory have criminal liability if he participates in the crime spree?
A) Yes, if he participates he is subject to accomplice liability.
B) No, providing his actions are found to be involuntary.
C) Yes, but he will be subject to lesser penalties.
D) No, but he will have to testify against his kidnappers in exchange for immunity.

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Rory's actions, being the result of hypnotism and under duress, are considered involuntary, thus he would not have criminal liability for actions he did not willingly choose to commit.

Rory Has Been Kidnapped