LS202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Actus Reus, Indictable Offence, Summary Offence
1 Apr 2013
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Aider- enabled someone else to commit the criminal act. Counsellor- did something to incite another to commit a crime. S. 21 if crim code defines the parties to an offence. Know difference between terms b/c they will be important on sentencing and culpability. One person may be liable for committing a crime but someone who assists the principal may be equally culpable for the same offence. Aiding is helping without encouragement or instigation (defined in r v. greyeyes) Abetting means promoting or instigating a crime to be commited. They do not need to know details of the crime just the type of crime that was aided. Important distinction between aiding and abetting b/c some crimes to which a particular defence might not be available. Examples: someone who encourages or supplies a weapon, acts as a lookout, or drives the getaway car. Assistance must have been rendered before or during the course of the offence.
