Alabama Statutes

§ 13A-2-23 — Criminal Liability Based Upon Behavior of Another - Complicity

Alabama § 13A-2-23
JurisdictionAlabama
Title 13ACriminal Code
Ch. 2Principles of Criminal Liability
Art. 2Parties to Offenses

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Ala. Code § 13A-2-23 (2026).

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A person is legally accountable for the behavior of another constituting a criminal offense if, with the intent to promote or assist the commission of the offense:

(1)He procures, induces or causes such other person to commit the offense; or
(2)He aids or abets such other person in committing the offense; or
(3)Having a legal duty to prevent the commission of the offense, he fails to make an effort he is legally required to make.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §415.)

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