Principal (criminal law)

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.

## See also

* Principal (commercial law)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ See, e.g., Superior Growers, 982 F.2d at 177-78; United States v. Campa, 679 F.2d 1006, 1013 (lst Cir. 1982).

## External links

* "Principal. A legal term . .". New International Encyclopedia. 1905.

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