Category Archives: accountability

CAN I BE CHARGED WITH A CRIME WHEN I WASN’T EVEN ON THE SCENE?

The answer is yes–if the prosecution can prove you intended to help with the crime. Under one definition of Illinois accountability law: A person is legally accountable for the conduct of another when either before or during the offense, and … Continue reading

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THE ILLINOIS LAW ON CRIMINAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Illinois law punishes those who have a “common design” in committing a crime. Under Illinois accountability law, you can be charged with another’s crime when either before or during the offense, you solicit, aid, abet, agree or attempt to aid, … Continue reading

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“I DIDN’T REALLY DO ANYTHING”: HOW YOU CAN BE CONVICTED UNDER ILLINOIS ACCOUNTABILITY LAW

You were at a party and a fight broke out. You got involved and even threw a punch or two. But you hardly touched the victim, and it was someone else who landed the victim in the hospital. Now you … Continue reading

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