Accessory before the fact and Accessory after the fact

Accessory before the fact noun - A person who procures or advises or commands the commission of a felony but who is not present at its perpetration.

Accessory after the fact and accessory before the fact are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Accessory after the fact" with "Accessory before the fact", this phrases are similar.

Accessory after the fact noun - A person who gives assistance or comfort to someone known to be a felon or known to be sought in connection with the commission of a felony.

Accessory before the fact and accessory after the fact are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Accessory before the fact" with "Accessory after the fact", this phrases are similar.