People v. Moore
Michigan Supreme Court
679 N.W.2d 41 (2004)
Relevant factsFree
After Moore's companion Boylston, already carrying a gun, expressed reluctance to shoot the Hamilton brothers upon recognizing one of them, Moore berated and pressured Boylston, threatening to end their friendship unless he shot them, and Boylston ultimately turned back and fired, fatally wounding one brother; Moore was convicted of murder, assault, and felony-firearm possession on an aiding-and-abetting theory, challenging only the firearm conviction since he never helped Boylston obtain or possess the gun.
IssueFree
Whether the actus reus element for accomplice liability is met if the defendant's actions or encouragement assisted the commission of another person's crime.