Multiple choice

The person who aids the commission of an offence is called

  1. Conspirator

  2. Abettor

  3. Approver

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct Answer: Abettor Abettor is one who commands, advises, instigates, or encourages another to commit a crime. A person who, being present, incites another to commit a crime, and thus becomes a principal. To be an abettor, the accused must have instigated or advised the commission of a crime or been present for the purpose of assisting in its commission; he or she must share criminal intent with which the crime was committed.

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