People v. Standifer

In People v. Standifer (1974) 38 Cal.App.3d 733, a trial court instructed the jury that an aider and abettor had to have the same criminal intent as the perpetrator. The Court of Appeal held that the instruction gave the defendant more than he was entitled to; for aiding and abetting it is sufficient that the defendant have the intention to knowingly aid and abet in the commission of a felony. (38 Cal.App.3d at p. 744.) I