What is the test for aiding and abetting an armed robbery?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Hodrick, 81 F.3d 171 (9th Cir. 1996):

"An essential element of armed bank robbery ... is that the principal was armed and used the weapon to jeopardize [lives]." United States v. Short, 493 F.2d 1170, 1172 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 419 U.S. 1000 (1974). In order to find a defendant guilty of aiding and abetting an armed robbery, the evidence must establish that the defendant knew the principal was armed and intended to use the weapon. Id.

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