Possible Participants in a Crime (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is a principal offender?
What is a principal offender?
Person who carried out the actus reus
Under s323 Crimes Act 1958 (Vic), which makes you 'involved in' a crime?
Under s323 Crimes Act 1958 (Vic), which makes you 'involved in' a crime?
Intentionally assist/encourage/direct
Can a principal offender be found guilty if other participants haven't been convicted?
Can a principal offender be found guilty if other participants haven't been convicted?
Yes, they can be found guilty independently
When does someone become an accessory?
When does someone become an accessory?
After the crime has been committed
For accessory conviction, the original crime must be punishable by at least how many years?
For accessory conviction, the original crime must be punishable by at least how many years?
Five years or more
What must an accessory know or believe?
What must an accessory know or believe?
Offender committed serious indictable crime
What is the key distinction between principal offenders and accessories?
What is the key distinction between principal offenders and accessories?
Timing of their involvement
Sam plans a burglary & drives the getaway car. Is Sam a principal offender?
Sam plans a burglary & drives the getaway car. Is Sam a principal offender?
Yes, involved by assisting & encouraging
Which action makes someone an accessory?
Which action makes someone an accessory?
Hiding a fugitive from police
Can multiple people be principal offenders in the same crime?
Can multiple people be principal offenders in the same crime?
Yes, multiple people can be principals