South Carolina CAUSING ANOTHER TO COMMIT A CRIME includes several legal concepts, including solicitation, aiding and abetting, and conspiracy. Solicitation is the act of persuading, requesting, or commanding another person to commit a crime. A person can be charged with solicitation if they intentionally request, encourage, or direct another person to commit a crime. Aiding and abetting is the act of providing assistance or support to another person in the commission of a crime. This includes providing money, materials, or other resources to aid in the commission of a crime. Conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime, or the act of planning and participating in the commission of a crime. Conspiracy to commit a crime occurs when two or more people agree to commit a criminal act and take steps towards its completion. In South Carolina, it is illegal to cause another person to commit a crime, regardless of whether the crime is actually committed. All of these acts are punishable under the law.