noun
same crime; same offense
Used when two or more people commit the same crime, or when an act is legally the same offense. Often appears in legal or news contexts.
彼らは同罪で起訴された。
They were indicted for the same crime.
You who watched in silence are equally guilty.
知らなかったでは済まない。それも同罪だ。
Saying you didn't know doesn't excuse it. That's just as bad.