Question 1

A(n) ________ is one who knowingly, voluntarily and with common intent unites with the principal offender in the commission of a crime.

Accepted Answer

An accomplice is someone who assists in the commission of a crime, doing so knowingly and voluntarily, with the intention of helping the principal offender commit the crime.

Question 2

A(n) ________ is a person who helps the principal after the criminal event takes place.

Accepted Answer

An Accessory after the Fact is someone who assists the principal (the main perpetrator of a crime) after the crime has been committed, often by helping to conceal the crime or the criminal. This is distinct from an accessory before the fact, who aids in the preparation for the crime, and principals in the first or second degree, who are directly involved in the commission of the crime.

Question 3

The actus reus for accomplice liability is, at its most basic level, assistance. Which is NOT a means by which assistance is typically provided?

Accepted Answer

Assistance by intent is not a means by which assistance is typically provided for accomplice liability. Accomplice liability requires an act of assistance, whereas intent refers to the mental state, not the act itself.

Question 4

The person who assists a principle in the commission of a crime has satisfied the ________ of accomplice or accessory liability.

Accepted Answer

An accomplice or accessory liability requires the actus reus, which is the physical act of assisting or facilitating the commission of a crime.

Question 5

A(n) ________ most often assists before and during the crime, while the ________ typically helps after the fact.

Accepted Answer

An accomplice is someone who assists in the commission of a crime, often before or during the act, while an accessory typically helps after the crime has been committed, such as by hiding evidence or aiding the principal to escape capture.

Question 6

Being a(n) ________ is not quite as serious as being a(n)________, as one who assists after the crime may engage in behaviors that are far more innocuous than helping with the commission of a crime.

Accepted Answer

An accessory is someone who assists after a crime has been committed, which is generally considered less serious than being an accomplice, who helps in the commission of the crime itself.

Question 7

To succeed at this defense the individual must notify the principal and neutralize the effects of any assistance offered to that point.

Accepted Answer

Abandonment Defense requires the individual to voluntarily renounce their involvement in the crime and take steps to prevent the crime from happening, which includes notifying authorities or neutralizing the effects of any assistance they've provided.

Question 8

This form of liability is not possible when one of the parties to the crime is protected by applicable statue.

Accepted Answer

Accomplice liability is not possible when one of the parties to the crime is protected by applicable statute.

Question 9

In this defense a defendant may claim that he or she assisted in the commission of a criminal act but chose to withdraw from the collaborative effort.

Accepted Answer

The abandonment defense is used when a defendant claims to have withdrawn from participating in a crime before it was committed, indicating they decided not to be a part of the criminal act any longer.

Question 10

This liability involves two or more parties but it takes only one party's actions to trigger liability.

Accepted Answer

Vicarious Liability is the correct answer because it refers to a situation where one party is held liable for the actions of another party. In the context of the question, it involves two or more parties, and the liability can be triggered by the actions of just one of those parties. This is commonly seen in employer-employee relationships, where an employer can be held liable for the actions of their employees.

Question 11

This liability is criminal liability for the acts of another person.

Accepted Answer

Vicarious liability refers to the legal responsibility one party has for the actions of another, typically in employer-employee relationships, where the employer is held liable for the employee's actions.

Question 12

This liability is liability of a corporation for the actions of its agents and employees.

Accepted Answer

Corporate Vicarious Liability refers to the legal responsibility of a corporation for the actions of its agents and employees when they are acting within the scope of their employment.

Question 13

This can be used against basically anyone who contributes to a child's delinquency, not just parents.

Accepted Answer

Individual Vicarious Liability is the correct answer because it refers to the legal responsibility one individual holds for the actions of another, in specific relationships or circumstances, such as a parent or guardian being held responsible for the delinquent actions of a child. This concept can extend beyond parents to include anyone who contributes to a child's delinquency.

Question 14

An individual who is in charge of another, who acts on the individual's behalf, can be held responsible through this form of liability.

Accepted Answer

Principal-Agent Liability is the correct answer because it specifically refers to the legal doctrine under which a principal (the individual in charge) can be held responsible for the actions of their agent (the individual who acts on the principal's behalf) when those actions are performed in the course of the agent's duties.

Question 15

Accomplice liability is generally limited to felonies.

Accepted Answer

Accomplice liability is generally limited to felonies because felonies are more serious crimes and therefore require a higher level of culpability.

Question 16

Under common law, all felons were subject to the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

An accessory is typically a participant in a crime before it is committed.

Accepted Answer

An accessory is typically someone who assists in the commission of a crime, but does so after the crime has been committed, not before.

Question 18

An accomplice is typically a participant in a crime after it is committed.

Accepted Answer

An accomplice is someone who actively participates in the commission of a crime, either as a principal or as an accessory before the fact, not typically after it is committed.

Question 19

The actus reus and mens rea for accomplice and accessory liability are the same.

Accepted Answer

Accomplice liability requires the actus reus of aiding, abetting, or encouraging the principal in the commission of the crime, and the mens rea of intent to assist in the crime. Accessory liability, particularly for an accessory after the fact, involves assisting the principal after the crime has been committed, with knowledge of the crime, and the intent to help the principal avoid arrest, trial, or conviction. The requirements for actus reus and mens rea differ between the two, reflecting their involvement at different stages of the criminal process.

Question 20

For accomplice liability, there is one level of mens rea.

Accepted Answer

Accomplice liability can involve multiple levels of mens rea, including the intent to assist in the commission of the crime and the intent that the principal commit the crime.

Quiz 6: Complicity and Vicarious Liability

A(n) ________ is one who knowingly, voluntarily and with common intent unites with the principal offender in the commission of a crime.

A(n) ________ is a person who helps the principal after the criminal event takes place.

The actus reus for accomplice liability is, at its most basic level, assistance. Which is NOT a means by which assistance is typically provided?

The person who assists a principle in the commission of a crime has satisfied the ________ of accomplice or accessory liability.

A(n) most often assists before and during the crime, while the typically helps after the fact.

Being a(n) is not quite as serious as being a(n) , as one who assists after the crime may engage in behaviors that are far more innocuous than helping with the commission of a crime.

To succeed at this defense the individual must notify the principal and neutralize the effects of any assistance offered to that point.

This form of liability is not possible when one of the parties to the crime is protected by applicable statue.

In this defense a defendant may claim that he or she assisted in the commission of a criminal act but chose to withdraw from the collaborative effort.

This liability involves two or more parties but it takes only one party's actions to trigger liability.

This liability is criminal liability for the acts of another person.

This liability is liability of a corporation for the actions of its agents and employees.

This can be used against basically anyone who contributes to a child's delinquency, not just parents.

An individual who is in charge of another, who acts on the individual's behalf, can be held responsible through this form of liability.

Accomplice liability is generally limited to felonies.

Under common law, all felons were subject to the death penalty.

An accessory is typically a participant in a crime before it is committed.

An accomplice is typically a participant in a crime after it is committed.

The actus reus and mens rea for accomplice and accessory liability are the same.

For accomplice liability, there is one level of mens rea.

Quiz 6: Complicity and Vicarious Liability

A(n) ________ is one who knowingly, voluntarily and with common intent unites with the principal offender in the commission of a crime.

A(n) ________ is a person who helps the principal after the criminal event takes place.

The actus reus for accomplice liability is, at its most basic level, assistance. Which is NOT a means by which assistance is typically provided?

The person who assists a principle in the commission of a crime has satisfied the ________ of accomplice or accessory liability.

A(n) ________ most often assists before and during the crime, while the ________ typically helps after the fact.

Being a(n) ________ is not quite as serious as being a(n) ________, as one who assists after the crime may engage in behaviors that are far more innocuous than helping with the commission of a crime.

To succeed at this defense the individual must notify the principal and neutralize the effects of any assistance offered to that point.

This form of liability is not possible when one of the parties to the crime is protected by applicable statue.

In this defense a defendant may claim that he or she assisted in the commission of a criminal act but chose to withdraw from the collaborative effort.

This liability involves two or more parties but it takes only one party's actions to trigger liability.

This liability is criminal liability for the acts of another person.

This liability is liability of a corporation for the actions of its agents and employees.

This can be used against basically anyone who contributes to a child's delinquency, not just parents.

An individual who is in charge of another, who acts on the individual's behalf, can be held responsible through this form of liability.

Accomplice liability is generally limited to felonies.

Under common law, all felons were subject to the death penalty.

An accessory is typically a participant in a crime before it is committed.

An accomplice is typically a participant in a crime after it is committed.

The actus reus and mens rea for accomplice and accessory liability are the same.

For accomplice liability, there is one level of mens rea.

A(n) most often assists before and during the crime, while the typically helps after the fact.

Being a(n) is not quite as serious as being a(n) , as one who assists after the crime may engage in behaviors that are far more innocuous than helping with the commission of a crime.