What is the mere presence rule? Why do we have the mere presence rule?

What will be an ideal response?


The mere presence rule provides that being present and watching the commission of a crime is not sufficient to satisfy the actus reus requirement of accomplice liability. This rule exists to prevent an otherwise innocent individual from criminal liability.

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