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Legal Definitions - abettor

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Definition of abettor

Definition: A person who helps or encourages someone to commit a crime.

Examples:

  • John gave his friend a ride to the bank and waited outside while his friend robbed it. John is an abettor.
  • Samantha knew her boyfriend was planning to steal a car and gave him tools to help him do it. Samantha is an abettor.

The examples illustrate how an abettor is someone who assists or encourages someone else to commit a crime. In both cases, John and Samantha played a role in the commission of a crime by providing support to the person committing the crime.

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Simple Definition

Term: ABETTOR

Definition: An abettor is someone who helps or encourages another person to commit a crime. They may provide assistance or support in carrying out the illegal act. Another term for abettor is abetter. In the past, they were also called abettators. Abettors are considered to be accomplices to the crime and can be punished accordingly. They are different from the principal offender, who actually commits the crime.

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