What is the test for an aider and abettor to be found guilty of assisting in the commission of a crime?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Craig, D063070 (Cal. App. 2015):
" '[O]utside of the natural and probable consequences doctrine, an aider and abettor's mental state must be at least that required of the direct perpetrator,' and when the crime is murder, the 'aider and abettor must know and share the murderous intent of the actual perpetrator.' [Citation.] '[A]n aider and abettor will "share" the perpetrator's specific intent when he or she knows the full extent of the perpetrator's criminal purpose and gives aid or encouragement with the intent or purpose of facilitating the perpetrator's commission of the crime.' " (People v. Madiel (2013) 57 Cal.4th 482, 518.) The aider
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