S.G. v. State

Appellant, S.G., appeals from an adjudication of delinquency based on a charge of armed robbery. We reverse.

Appellant was standing in a group of ten boys. The victim, a schoolmate of appellant, walked by the group. Appellant struck the victim in the face and then the other boys joined in, repeatedly hitting and kicking the victim.

When the victim was on the ground, one of the boys took the victim’s jewelry. The victim was unable to ascertain which of the boys took the jewelry.

In order to be convicted as a principal for a crime physically committed by another, one must intend that the crime be…