Causing the Criminal Acts of Another

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 5th Circuit - Criminal - Additional Basis Or Criminal Responsibilities
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-3RDCIR-7-05-CR
• Format: Word

Description

Causing the Criminal Acts of Another Source: http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/model-criminal-jury-table-contents-and-instructions

Causing the Criminal Acts of Another is a type of criminal act in which one person assists, encourages, or coerces another person to commit a criminal act. This type of crime can happen in a variety of ways, such as providing the other person with the means to commit the crime, providing advice and support, or threatening and intimidating them into committing the crime. The person who does the encouraging or assisting is said to be aiding and abetting the criminal. There are several types of Causing the Criminal Acts of Another. Encouragement is when one person encourages or urges another person to commit a crime, such as telling them to do it or suggesting ways to do it. Assistance is when one person provides support or resources to another person in order to help them commit a criminal act, such as providing money or a weapon. Coercion is when one person threatens or intimidates another person into committing a crime, such as threatening physical harm or blackmail. Finally, conspiracy is when two or more people work together to plan and commit a criminal act.