Does knowledge that a crime is being committed constitute aiding and abetting?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Acero, 161 Cal.App.3d 217, 208 Cal.Rptr. 565 (Cal. App. 1984):
"[Mere knowledge that a crime is being committed and the failure to prevent it does not amount to aiding and abetting.]"
4 People v. Yarber, 90 Cal.App.3d 895, 916, 153 Cal.Rptr. 875.
5 CALJIC No. 3.00 (1984 rev.) now provides:
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Is a person who aids or abets a crime liable for the crime if the original crime was committed independently by another person? (California, United States of America)
Is a defendant who knowingly aids and abets criminal conduct guilty of not only the intended crime but also of any other crime the perpetrator actually commits as a result of the crime? (California, United States of America)
Is a person who knowingly aids and abets criminal conduct guilty of not only the intended crime but also of any other crime the perpetrator actually commits when they commit? (California, United States of America)
Does presence at the scene of a crime nor knowledge of the crime, but failure to prevent it, constitute aiding and abetting? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for a jury to find that a person who aids and abets in the commission of a crime has knowledge of the criminal purpose of the crime? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant who aided and abetted a crime be held liable for the crime committed in the same circumstances? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for a finding that a crime committed by appellant was committed with the specific intent to commit a crime against a specific gang member? (California, United States of America)
Can a jury use uncharged crime evidence to determine that defendant was more likely to have committed the charged crimes because he committed the uncharged crimes? (California, United States of America)
When a defendant admits committing a crime but denies the necessary intent for the charged crime because of mistake or accident, is intent to commit the crime admissible? (California, United States of America)
If a criminal commits a crime in a different county than the one where the crime was committed, would that change the outcome of the criminal trial if the crime occurred in the other county? (California, United States of America)
