AIDING & ABETTING

A person can be charged with the crime of aiding and abetting if they directed, authorized or assisted someone else in the commission of a criminal offense. They do not have to be present when the offense was committed. If the person is found guilty of aiding and abetting, the penalties are the same as having committed the offense themselves. As an example, a person who aids and abets kidnapping in the first degree is guilty of a category A felony, and can be sentenced for kidnapping in the first degree.

If you have been charged with aiding and abetting, contact a Maryland criminal defense lawyer at once for legal advice. You are facing potentially harsh penalties if your charges are related to the commission of a felony or federal crime. A skilled attorney can review your case and discuss your defense options.