C. Parties to the Principal Crime

1, Principals

In the first degree: the person who actually commits the crime

In the second degree: the person who is present at the scene of a crime but was involved in the act itself but aided the commission

2. Accessories

Difference

Before

A person who knowing that a crime was to be committed aids in the preparation for that crime but was not present at the commission of a crime

The punishment is the same amount time as the crime committed

After

Person who knew that a crime has been committed and gives aid to the person committing the crime

5 year punishment

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Criminal Responsibility and Sentencing

Test 2