Category Archives: aiding

THE ILLINOIS LAW ON CRIMINAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Posted on May 19, 2014 by admin

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

Posted on December 17, 2012 by admin

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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“I DIDN’T DO IT!”: WHEN YOU ARE CHARGED AS AN ACCESSORY TO A CRIME

Posted on July 14, 2010 by admin

One night, you were driving your buddy around town. You stopped at a convenience store. Your buddy ran in and next thing you knew, he had a wad of money in his hand and some beer. You didn’t know he … Continue reading →

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