Narrative Opinion Summary
Penny Soucy appeals her conviction for theft under 17-A M.R.S.A. 353 (1983) following a jury's determination that she aided in a shoplifting offense. Soucy argues that the evidence was inadequate to establish her role as an accomplice. The court found the evidence sufficient, noting that it demonstrated Soucy's presence at the scene with the intent to assist in the commission of the crime. Consequently, the court affirms the judgment of the lower court, with all justices concurring.
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Application: The court affirmed the conviction by establishing that the defendant's presence and intent to assist were enough to hold her liable as an accomplice.
Reasoning: The court found the evidence sufficient, noting that it demonstrated Soucy's presence at the scene with the intent to assist in the commission of the crime.
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Application: The court determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish the defendant's role as an accomplice in the theft.
Reasoning: The court found the evidence sufficient, noting that it demonstrated Soucy's presence at the scene with the intent to assist in the commission of the crime.