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From across the street, a woman watched as a man exited a bank with a drawn gun and a bag. As she continued walking home, she realized that she knew the man. From subsequent news reports, she confirmed her suspicions that the man had robbed the bank and learned that the police were requesting that anyone with information about the robbery contact the police. The woman did not contact the police.

Is the woman an accessory after the fact to the robbery?A. Yes, because she witnessed the man leave the scene of the crime and was subsequently aware that the man had committed a felony.B. Yes, because, by opting not to inform police of the man's identity, she effectively aided the man in avoiding apprehension.C. No, because she did not help the man to escape arrest or conviction.D. No, because she did not aid the man in the commission of the robbery.

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Answer:B

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Because she did not inform the police of the crime she would be considered an accesory

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B / yes, because, by opting not to inform police of the man’s identity, she effectively aided the man in avoiding apprehension
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