What is an Accomplice?

An accomplice is a person who knowingly and voluntarily participates in a criminal activity or helps another person to commit a crime. In other words, an accomplice is someone who assists or abets a criminal in the commission of a crime.

For example, if a person helps their friend plan and carry out a robbery, they could be considered an accomplice to the crime of robbery. Similarly, if someone provides a weapon or other resources to help someone commit a crime, they could also be considered an accomplice.

In some jurisdictions, accomplices can be held criminally liable for the crime they assisted in, even if they did not physically commit the crime themselves. This means that an accomplice could face criminal charges and potentially serve time in prison for their role in the crime.