In re Timothy J.
The victim of an assault and robbery identified plaintiff and appellant Timothy J. (the minor) as one of four males who were present during the incident. Although it was undisputed that the minor did not actively engage in the assault or the robbery, he was convicted of second degree robbery on an aiding and abetting theory.
On appeal, the minor contends that there was insufficient evidence to support the juvenile courts finding that he committed robbery. According to the minor, mere presence at the crime scene and failure to take steps to prevent the crime are insufficient to support a finding that he aided and abetted the robbery. We hold that the evidence showing the minor was present at the crime scene with a group of individuals just prior to the attack, when combined with the evidence of his presence during the incident and his flight with one of the assailants was sufficient to support the juvenile courts finding that the minor aided and abetted the robbery. Court therefore affirm the order of the juvenile court.
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