Accessory after the fact
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Accessory after the fact has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dateline NBC (Nov 2025).
An accessory is a person who assists, but does not actually participate, in the commission of a crime. The distinction between an accessory and a principal is a question of fact and degree:The principal is the one whose acts or omissions, accompanied by the relevant mens rea, are the most immediate cause of the actus reus. If two or more people are directly responsible for the actus reus, they can be charged as joint principals (see: Common purpose). The test to distinguish a joint principal fro
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Dateline NBC |
| Field | Law |
Who talks about Accessory after the fact on podcasts?
Blayne Alexander brought up Accessory after the fact; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Dateline NBC.
- Talking Dateline: “The Death of Dr. Schwartz" with Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison | Dateline on Dateline NBC (Nov 2025) — Blayne Alexander
What is Accessory after the fact mentioned alongside?
Accessory after the fact is most often mentioned alongside California, Instagram and Preponderance of the Evidence.
Mentioned together: California, Instagram, Preponderance of the Evidence, Texas, John Hanks Alexander, Mark & Mini Cecil, Dr. Jeff Leo, Atlanta, NBC News, Florida