Can a witness be found guilty of aiding and abetting?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Michael T., In re, 149 Cal.Rptr. 87, 84 Cal.App.3d 907 (Cal. App. 1978):
[84 Cal.App.3d 911] Mere presence at the scene of a crime which does not itself assist its commission or mere knowledge that a crime is being committed and the failure to prevent it does not amount to aiding and abetting. (People v. Weber, 84 Cal.App.2d 126, 190 P.2d 46.)
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