What is true regarding the prosecution of parties not directly involved in a crime?

Prosecuting individuals who are not directly involved in the commission of a crime is based on the concept of complicity within criminal law. It is true that individuals can face prosecution for their involvement in a crime even if the principal perpetrator is not apprehended. This reflects the legal principle that encourages accountability for various forms of participation in criminal activities, whether through direct involvement, planning, aiding, or abetting the crime.

There are several offenses, such as conspiracy, that allow for the prosecution of those who did not themselves commit the actual crime but facilitated it in some way. As long as there is sufficient evidence showing that these parties played a role in the criminal activity, they can be charged and prosecuted regardless of the status of the main criminal. This approach is intended to deter others from assisting or planning criminal acts and ensures a wider net for accountability in the criminal justice system.