Idaho § 18-204 - Principals defined
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-204 — Principals defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-204. Principals defined
All persons concerned in the commission of a crime, whether it be felony or misdemeanor, and whether they directly commit the act constituting the offense or aid and abet in its commission, or, not being present, have advised and encouraged its commission, or who, by fraud, contrivance, or force, occasion the intoxication of another for the purpose of causing him to commit any crime, or who, by threats, menaces, command or coercion, compel another to commit any crime, are principals in any crime so committed.
[18-204, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 849; am. 1994, ch. 131, sec. 2, p. 297.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-204
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-204 cover?
Section 18-204 ("Principals defined") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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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