In the early afternoon, after several hours of drinking, Adam and Brady drove to a local market to purchase additional liquor. When they got to the store they realized they had no money in order to make a purchase. Adam, the driver, waited in the car with the motor running while Brady entered the store. When the clerk placed the requested bottle of whiskey on the counter, Brady picked it up and ran out to the car. As he jumped into the waiting car, Brady said to Adam, “Step on it, before the cops get here.” What criminal liability, if any, does Adam have?
A. Adam is guilty of the robbery because he was a co- conspirator.
B. Adam is guilty of the robbery under the pinkerton’s rule.
C. Adam is guilty because he was present at the scene.
D. Adam is not guilty since he did not take the whiskey.
Answer:B
In the early afternoon, after several hours of drinking, Adam and Brady drove to a local market to purchase additional liquor. When they got to the store they realized they had no money in order to make a purchase. Adam, the driver, waited in the car with the motor running while Brady entered the store. When the clerk placed the requested bottle of whiskey on the counter, Brady picked it up and ran out to the car. As he jumped into the waiting car, Brady said to Adam, “Step on it, before the cops get here.” What criminal liability, if any, does Adam have?
A. Adam is guilty of the robbery because he was a co- conspirator. B. Adam is guilty of the robbery under the pinkerton’s rule. C. Adam is guilty because he was present at the scene. D. Adam is not guilty since he did not take the whiskey.