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Ruffin v. Commonwealth, decided in 1871, is a landmark case in Virginia regarding the legal interpretation of intent and accountability in criminal law. The case involved a defendant accused of aiding and abetting a crime but argued that he did not directly participate in the act. The court ultimately ruled that a person can be held criminally liable for aiding and abetting another in the commission of a crime, reinforcing the principle that intent and support in criminal activities can lead to legal culpability. This case has been cited in subsequent legal discussions about complicity and the responsibilities of individuals in criminal acts.

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