Accomplice liability for attempt Forum

[eastwardway]

Suppose that A provides B with a gun and A makes his purpose express that A wishes B to kill C. B shoots C, thinking that C is dead. C did not die. B is thus guilty of attempted murder. What result under the common law and MPC for A? Is it possible to be an accomplice for attempt?

[2807]

You are an aider and abettor. You are basically charged as a principal. (depending on state law)

So, yes, they can be an accomplice to an attempt.

They are guilty of the crime. Here, the crime was: The attempt to kill someone.