Conspiracy and Vicarious Liability – North Carolina Supreme Court “Disapproves” Existing Case Law

Record #:

29976

Author(s):

Cannaday, Kenneth S.

Abstract:

In a case decided December 2, 1980, the North Carolina Supreme Court rejected principles of conspiracy law and vicarious liability previously believed to be well settled in the state. This memorandum discusses the case and the implications for prosecutors.

Source:

Administration of Justice Memorandum (NoCar KFN 7908 .A15 U6), Vol. Issue 7, Dec 1980, p1-5, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina. Supreme Court--Decisions; Criminal courts--Sentencing