Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the defendant was a co-perpetrator of the burglary rather than merely an accessory
Decisione estratta
He was a co-perpetrator because he knowingly and materially contributed to the common plan and execution, including guarding, securing the safe, and loading the loot.
Motivazione estratta
Co-perpetration requires a joint intent and a contribution that is essential in the concrete case. The defendant was involved from the outset, his role as lookout was essential to the plan, and his later assistance in securing and loading the safe was materially significant.