Which of the following statements is true of the natural and probable consequences doctrine?

A. An accomplice is liable for an act motivated by a separate and independent intent from that of the ultimate criminal goal.
B. Under the Model Penal Code (MPC), an accomplice is liable for crimes that follow as a natural extension of the target crime.
C. The Model Penal Code (MPC) extends accomplice liability to crimes that an accomplice did not aid or intend.
D. An accomplice will be liable for additional crimes committed to achieve the actual crime contemplated by him or her.


Answer: D

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