Vicarious Liability in Criminal Law: Responsible for Others’ Acts
Vicarious liability in criminal law can make 1 person criminally responsible for another’s acts when a special legal relationship and a statute allow it. It most often arises in employer–employee settings, corporate offenses, and strict-liability regulatory crimes where supervision or control is key. This article explains the doctrine, common examples, defenses, and limits. In the […]
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