What is the test for giving a jury an aiding and abetting instruction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Cardona-Urbina, 26 F.3d 133 (9th Cir. 1994):
Torres next argues that the facts were insufficient to justify giving an aiding and abetting instruction to the jury. We review for abuse of discretion a district court's decision that a factual basis exists for giving a particular jury instruction. United States v. Taren-Palma, 997 F.2d 525, 530 (9th Cir.1993).
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