Maxim 4.4.11
In high treason there is no accessory, but principal alone.
In alta proditione nullus potest esse accessorius sed principalis solummodo.
Source: 3 Inst. 138; Jackson; Weisman, 26y
Difficulty 3/5 — Intermediate
Explanation
In cases of high treason, the law makes no distinction between principal and accessory — all participants are treated as principals, because the offense is so grave that every degree of participation bears equal guilt.
Where this applies
- Someone who helped plan a treason is charged as an accessory rather than a principal.
- All participants in treason are treated the same regardless of their role.
Legal domains
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 4.4.11 — In high treason there is no accessory, but principal alone. — 3 Inst. 138; Jackson; Weisman, 26y (In alta proditione nullus potest esse accessorius sed principalis solummodo.)
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