Elements of Accomplice Liability
- A crime was committed by another person
- The defendant "aided, counseled, commanded or encouraged" the other person in the commission of the criminal offense.
- The defendant acted for the purpose of helping or encouraging the other person to commit the crime
- The defendant acted with at least the same mental state required for the commission of the crime.
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