HH Attorneys at Law | South Carolina28 Aug 2025

Criminal Law: Understanding Accessory to a Crime and Conspiracy

Can you be charged with a serious crime even if you did not commit it yourself?

Yes. In this episode, South Carolina attorneys John Henderson and Price Sigal break down the legal differences between accessory before the fact, accessory after the fact, and criminal conspiracy. They also explain what hand of one hand of all means and how prosecutors apply it.

From helping someone plan a crime to covering it up after it happens, the law has specific definitions for each role. And in many cases, you can face the same charges and the same sentence as the person who actually committed the crime.

You will learn:

What counts as accessory before the fact
What makes someone accessory after the fact
What criminal conspiracy actually means under South Carolina law
What the rule of “hand of one, hand of all” means in practice
How prosecutors decide who to charge and with what
Whether you can negotiate charges if you were not the main offender
Why even giving someone a ride or hiding a weapon could result in criminal charges

This conversation is based on South Carolina law but includes legal principles that apply in many states. Always consult a lawyer in your own state for specific legal advice.

Watch the full episode to understand how involvement in a crime can lead to serious charges even if you never touched a weapon or stepped into the scene.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Accessory Before the Fact

01:20 Accessory After the Fact

01:39 Criminal Conspiracy

02:43 Hand of One, Hand of All

04:41 The Difference in Penalties

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