The natural and probable consequences doctrine has been rejected by a majority of courts as unfair to an accessory who lacked the intent to commit the more serious offense.

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The natural and probable consequences doctrine is widely accepted in many jurisdictions as a means to hold an accessory liable for crimes that were the natural and probable consequences of the criminal activity they intended to aid or encourage, even if they did not intend the specific outcome.

The Natural and Probable Consequences Doctrine Has Been Rejected by a Majority