Alabama § 13A-2-23 - Criminal Liability Based Upon Behavior of Another - Complicity.
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§ 13A-2-23. Criminal Liability Based Upon Behavior of Another - Complicity.
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.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 13A-2-23 cover?
Section 13A-2-23 ("Criminal Liability Based Upon Behavior of Another - Complicity.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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