Vaden v. State

I agree with Judge Coats’ resolution of the issues in this case. Vaden contends that he could not have aided and abetted Snell in committing an unlawful act if Snell’s act (shooting the foxes) was lawful. It is not necessary, in my view, to explore the possible criminal liability of an offender who uses an “innocent agent” to accomplish his offense where the “innocent agent” is an undercover police officer because it seems clear to me that Snell’s act was not lawful and that, therefore, Vaden could be prosecuted for aiding and abetting him.

Under Alaska law, no one may take fish or game unless…