What factors will be considered in determining whether a defendant had the requisite knowledge and intent to commit a crime?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Aguilar, D056621, No. SCS227577 (Cal. App. 2011):
The aider and abettor's presence at the scene of the crime, companionship with the principal, failure to take steps to prevent commission of the crime, flight, and conduct before and after the offense are among the factors that may be considered in determining whether the defendant had the requisite knowledge and intent. (People v. Campbell (1994) 25 Cal.App.4th 402, 409; People v. Jones (1980) 108 Cal.App.3d 9, 15.)
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