{"id":10772,"date":"2023-12-01T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T15:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?page_id=10772"},"modified":"2023-12-01T12:31:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T19:31:12","slug":"accomplice-to-a-crime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/accomplice-to-a-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"Charges for Being an Accomplice to a Crime in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

We all understand that those who commit crimes are charged for that offense.\u00a0 But what about the accomplices who assist others in committing crimes?<\/span><\/p>\n

An accomplice to a crime can also be charged for their role in helping out, even if they didn\u2019t commit the crime directly, so it\u2019s important that they understand their rights and options if charged. This guide covers what exactly an accomplice is and what options you may have for defense if you\u2019ve been charged with being an accomplice to a crime in Arizona.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accomplice Definition<\/h2>\n

According to <\/span>A.R.S.13.301<\/span><\/a>, an accomplice in Arizona is defined as a person who intends to promote or facilitate an offense. In other words, an accomplice is anyone who assists another individual in a crime.<\/span><\/p>\n

This individual can either solicit or command another person to commit a crime, aid another individual in planning a crime, and\/or provide an opportunity for that individual to commit a crime.<\/span><\/p>\n

The accomplice doesn\u2019t directly carry out the crime itself. The person who commits the actual crime is known as the perpetrator. However, the accomplice does provide assistance in some form to make the crime happen. For example, an accomplice might purchase a weapon that is then used by the perpetrator in an armed robbery.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is a Conspiracy?<\/h2>\n

One common way to determine whether a person is an accomplice is to consider whether they were involved in a conspiracy to commit the crime. A conspiracy requires at least two people to agree to commit a crime and one of the actors to commit an overt act in furtherance of that crime.<\/span><\/p>\n

If a person is found to have had a role in a conspiracy, they\u2019re likely to be considered an accomplice to the subsequent crime. However, a conspiracy involves more than just talking about committing a crime\u2014there must be a tangible plan or steps taken to further the act. To convict an accomplice, a lawyer must prove that they had an intent to support the crime.<\/span><\/p>\n

Examples of conspiracy may include:<\/span><\/p>\n