QUESTION
If one person plead guilty and the other one had no knowledge of the crime that was about to be committed can he be charged too and convicted?
Asked on Jan 30th, 2022 on Assault - Texas
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If my brother plead guilty to aggravated assault w/ deadly weapon. Also made it clear in his confession that my husband had no knowledge or anything to do with the crime. Can they get a conviction on my husband for the same charge even that my brothers confession states he had nothing to do with it and didn't know what was going to happen?
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Multiple parties can be held criminally responsible for a crime (the law of parties). If you assist in the planning, commission, or flight/covering up of a crime, you are equally responsible. The district attorney can believe all, some, or none of a confession - as could a jury if he is charged. If your husband has been charged with a felony offense, he should hire a lawyer he trusts. Good luck.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2022 at 5:26 AM