yes Whether the created crime is deemed worthy of being punishable as an actual crime is probably more based on the viewpoint of he who created it. In other words, you decide with the help or lack of...
In addition to possibly being charged as a principal in the offense, they could face charges of - conspiracy - aiding and abetting - accomplice - etc.
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Stealing ships and cargoes, and murder.
Why does anyone commit crime? It's because of peer pressure amongst other issues.