2008年6月20日 星期五

Aid and Abet, bail, in the face of sth, from time to time

Ms. Ryan was charged Thursday with aiding and abetting his flight and has been released on $75,000 bail.


Law Encyclopedia:

Aid and Abet

This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.
To assist another in the commission of a crime by words or conduct.
The person who aids and abets participates in the commission of a crime by performing some overt act or by giving advice or encouragement. He or she must share the criminal intent of the person who actually commits the crime, but it is not necessary for the aider and abettor to be physically present at the scene of the crime.
An aider and abettor is a party to a crime and may be criminally liable as a principal, an accessory before the fact, or an accessory after the fact.


WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Tero Ojanpera is an unlikely media entrepreneur. Mr. Ojanpera, a veteran Nokia executive, is not a fan of “American Idol,” although he says he enjoys it from time to time. And when he tried to watch a recent episode of “Hannah Montana,” one of his sons switched the channel.

H-P to Reorganize Printer Unit
Hewlett-Packard said it is reorganizing its highly profitable printer unit in the face of declining growth for the business.




in the face of sth
despite having to deal with a difficult situation or problem:
She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents.

from time to time
sometimes but not often:
From time to time I still think of her.

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