{"id":307,"date":"2026-05-15T20:57:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fire.h50.us\/~tshklwfrm\/?page_id=307"},"modified":"2026-05-15T21:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:01:34","slug":"faq-principal-vs-accessory-to-a-crime","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fire.h50.us\/~tshklwfrm\/faqs\/faq-principal-vs-accessory-to-a-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ: Principal vs Accessory to a Crime"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ishak Law Firm, led by <a href=\"https:\/\/fire.h50.us\/~tshklwfrm\/lawyers\/monica-ishak-esq\/\">Monica Ishak<\/a>, sees this question every day: Am I a principal or an accessory to a crime? The answer matters more than it might seem at first glance. It governs what the prosecutor must prove, which defenses are available, and how much prison time someone can face if convicted. Monica Ishak and her team handle criminal matters across Palm Beach County and the surrounding area. 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