Principal (criminal law) explained
Under criminal law, a principal is any actor who is primarily responsible for a criminal offense.[1] Such an actor is distinguished from others who may also be subject to criminal liability as accomplices, accessories or conspirators. In both German[2] and Turkish penal codes, "principal" is one of the three types of perpetration prescribed by law.[3]
See also
External links
- Principal (legal term). x. Principal. A legal term . . .
Notes and References
- See, e.g., Superior Growers, 982 F.2d at 177-78; United States v. Campa, 679 F.2d 1006, 1013 (lst Cir. 1982).
- [Strafgesetzbuch]
- Web site: Öztürk . Mustafa Kağan . Türk Ceza Kanunu’nda Bir İştirak Şekli Olarak Faillik (TCK m. 37) . Süleyman Demirel Law Review . 260 . 10.52273/sduhfd..1220467.