Abet
Definition
To criminally assist another person in the commission of a crime including in planning a crime, escaping from a crime, or in the actual commission of the crime.
Illustrative caselaw
See, e.g. Gonzales v. Duenas-Alvarez, 549 U.S. 183 (2007).
See also
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
To help someone commit a crime, including helping the criminal escape from police or plan the crime. (See: aid and abet)
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:10 pm
