In group wrongdoing, if participants act together, all parties may be held responsible.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Specified
• D. Depends

Answer: (A)

When people join a group to commit wrongdoing, liability is shared because each participant who knowingly contributes to the plan can be held responsible for crimes carried out in support of that plan. This is the essence of conspirator and accomplice liability: once there’s an agreement to commit a crime and active participation in advancing it, all members can be liable for the actions taken in furtherance of the group’s objective, and for acts by others that are a natural or foreseeable consequence of the plan. The statement is correct because it reflects this principle of joint accountability: even if one member performs the actual act, others who aided, encouraged, or agreed to the plan can be charged with the crimes involved. Of course, there are nuances—mere presence alone or lack of intent can affect liability in some cases—but the fundamental idea is that coordinated group action can bring all participants within the scope of liability.