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substantially similar instruction in California

37 California opinions name it 2 courts 1900–2022 5 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (25)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Anzalonegreen
cal · 2013 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Defendant contends that, because this theory was supported by substantial evidence, the court was required to instruct with CALCRIM No. 626 (or a substantially similar instruction). 4 The clerk's minutes indicate the result of the polling of the jurors was "10 YES 0 NO." However, the reporter's transcript confirms that all 12 jurors answered "Yes" to the question "Was this and is this your verdict?" and that the clerk "record[ed] 12 affirmative responses." Because no party raises any issue and because there is nothing to indicate the reporter's transcript may be inaccurate, "we presume the cou

2015Defendant contends that, because this theory was supported by substantial evidence, the court was required to instruct with CALCRIM No. 626 (or a substantially similar instruction). 4 The clerk's minutes indicate the result of the polling of the jurors was "10 YES 0 NO." However, the reporter's transcript confirms that all 12 jurors answered "Yes" to the question "Was this and is this your verdict?" and that the clerk "record[ed] 12 affirmative responses." Because no party raises any issue and because there is nothing to indicate the reporter's transcript may be inaccurate, "we presume the cou

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Sluis v. Betty W.green
calctapp · 1972 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978(See also In re Eugene W. (1972) 29 Cal.App.3d 623, 628, fn. 2 [ 105 Cal.Rptr. 736 ].) Significantly, our state Supreme Court has expressly approved the definitions of mental illness relied upon in the In re Baby Boy T. and Eugene W. decisions.

1978(See also In re Eugene W. (1972) 29 Cal.App.3d 623, 628, fn. 2 [ 105 Cal.Rptr. 736 ].) Significantly, our state Supreme Court has expressly approved the definitions of mental illness relied upon in the In re Baby Boy T. and Eugene W. decisions.

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People v. Relifordgreen
cal · 2003 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2022
2 sentences

2022(People v. Hoover (2000) 77 Cal.App.4th 1020, 1024 .) Section 1109 “reflects the legislative judgment that in 13. domestic violence cases, as in sex crimes, similar prior offenses are ‘uniquely probative’ of guilt in a later accusation.” (People v. Johnson (2010) 185 Cal.App.4th 520, 532 .) In People v. Reliford (2003) 29 Cal.4th 1007, 1016 (Reliford), our Supreme Court approved CALJIC No. 2.50.01,11 a substantially similar instruction to CALCRIM No. 852A.

2022As a general matter, our high court has previously approved CALJIC No. 2.50.01, a substantially similar instruction to CALCRIM No. 852A, in People v. Reliford (2003) 29 Cal.4th 1007, 1016 .

14
People v. Zamudiogreen
cal · 2008 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2015
2 sentences

2015We have previously concluded that a substantially similar instruction was ‘“argumentative” (Ha rtsch, supra, 49 Cal.4th at pp. 510-511) and ‘“misleading to the extent it indicates that emotions may play no part in a juror’s decision to opt for the death penalty” (Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th at p. 368). ‘“We have also held that the standard instructions given here, including CALJIC No. 8.85, adequately convey to the jury the proper consideration and use of victim *55 impact evidence.” 20 (People v. Williams (2013) 56 Cal.4th 165, 197 [ 152 Cal.Rptr.3d 778 , 294 P.3d 1005 ].) Defendants cite no p

2011Finally, a victim-impact witness is precluded from expressing an opinion on capital punishment and, therefore, jurors must draw no inference whatsoever by a witness's silence in that regard." However, we have previously considered similar claims regarding a substantially similar instruction, and have concluded that it need not, and should not be given. ( People v. Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th 327, 368-370 ; accord, People v. Tate (2010) 49 Cal.4th 635, 707-708 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.3d 156 , 234 P.3d 428 ]; People v. Carrington, supra, 47 Cal.4th 145, 198 ; People v. Bramit, supra, 46 Cal.4th 1221, 1244

12
People v. Quartermaingreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998(See People v. Quartermain (1997) 16 Cal.4th 600, 630 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 609 , 941 P.2d 788 ]; People v. Jones (1997) 15 Cal.4th 119, 167 [61 Cal.Rptr .2d 386, 931 P.2d 960 ].) In any event, we rejected a substantially similar claim of prejudice in People v. Jackson (1996) 13 Cal.4th 1164 [ 56 Cal.Rptr.2d 49 , 920 P.2d 1254 ] for reasons that are equally applicable here.

1998(See People v. Quartermain (1997) 16 Cal.4th 600, 630 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 609 , 941 P.2d 788 ]; People v. Jones (1997) 15 Cal.4th 119, 167 [61 Cal.Rptr .2d 386, 931 P.2d 960 ].) In any event, we rejected a substantially similar claim of prejudice in People v. Jackson (1996) 13 Cal.4th 1164 [ 56 Cal.Rptr.2d 49 , 920 P.2d 1254 ] for reasons that are equally applicable here.

12
People v. Jonesgreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998(See People v. Quartermain (1997) 16 Cal.4th 600, 630 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 609 , 941 P.2d 788 ]; People v. Jones (1997) 15 Cal.4th 119, 167 [61 Cal.Rptr .2d 386, 931 P.2d 960 ].) In any event, we rejected a substantially similar claim of prejudice in People v. Jackson (1996) 13 Cal.4th 1164 [ 56 Cal.Rptr.2d 49 , 920 P.2d 1254 ] for reasons that are equally applicable here.

1998(See People v. Quartermain (1997) 16 Cal.4th 600, 630 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 609 , 941 P.2d 788 ]; People v. Jones (1997) 15 Cal.4th 119, 167 [61 Cal.Rptr .2d 386, 931 P.2d 960 ].) In any event, we rejected a substantially similar claim of prejudice in People v. Jackson (1996) 13 Cal.4th 1164 [ 56 Cal.Rptr.2d 49 , 920 P.2d 1254 ] for reasons that are equally applicable here.

12
People v. Dementgreen
cal · 2011 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019(See People v. Dement (2011) 53 Cal.4th 1, 53 (Dement) [rejecting a substantially similar claim].) Cruz further contends that the trial court erred in refusing his requested modification of CALJIC No. 2.03.

11
Sam Feldt v. Mentor Corporationgreen
ca5 · 1996 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018He concedes that the California Supreme Court has approved of a substantially similar instruction and that this court is bound by our high court’s precedent, but again states that he is raising the issue to preserve it for federal review.19 While defendant acknowledges that trial counsel did not object to 19 We note that federal district courts are required to “make a preliminary finding that a jury could reasonably find by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant committed the [uncharged sexual offense] and that it constituted an ‘offense of sexual assault’ for purposes of Rule 413.

11
United States v. McHorsegreen
ca10 · 1999 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018(United States v. McHorse (10th Cir. 1999) 179 F.3d 889, 899 [discussing the admission of such evidence based on a rule 403 balancing].) A number of the federal circuits do not appear to require that the district courts instruct jurors that before they consider such evidence, they must find that the prosecution established the uncharged acts by a preponderance of the evidence, or by any particular standard, but instead these district courts only instruct the jurors as to the purposes for which the evidence may be used.

11
United States v. Dwaun Jabbar Guidrygreen
ca5 · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018He concedes that the California Supreme Court has approved of a substantially similar instruction and that this court is bound by our high court’s precedent, but again states that he is raising the issue to preserve it for federal review.19 While defendant acknowledges that trial counsel did not object to 19 We note that federal district courts are required to “make a preliminary finding that a jury could reasonably find by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant committed the [uncharged sexual offense] and that it constituted an ‘offense of sexual assault’ for purposes of Rule 413.

11
People v. Williamsgreen
cal · 2013 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015We have previously concluded that a substantially similar instruction was ‘“argumentative” (Ha rtsch, supra, 49 Cal.4th at pp. 510-511) and ‘“misleading to the extent it indicates that emotions may play no part in a juror’s decision to opt for the death penalty” (Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th at p. 368). ‘“We have also held that the standard instructions given here, including CALJIC No. 8.85, adequately convey to the jury the proper consideration and use of victim *55 impact evidence.” 20 (People v. Williams (2013) 56 Cal.4th 165, 197 [ 152 Cal.Rptr.3d 778 , 294 P.3d 1005 ].) Defendants cite no p

2015We have previously concluded that a substantially similar instruction was ‘“argumentative” (Ha rtsch, supra, 49 Cal.4th at pp. 510-511) and ‘“misleading to the extent it indicates that emotions may play no part in a juror’s decision to opt for the death penalty” (Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th at p. 368). ‘“We have also held that the standard instructions given here, including CALJIC No. 8.85, adequately convey to the jury the proper consideration and use of victim *55 impact evidence.” 20 (People v. Williams (2013) 56 Cal.4th 165, 197 [ 152 Cal.Rptr.3d 778 , 294 P.3d 1005 ].) Defendants cite no p

11
People v. Tategreen
cal · 2010 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Finally, a victim-impact witness is precluded from expressing an opinion on capital punishment and, therefore, jurors must draw no inference whatsoever by a witness's silence in that regard." However, we have previously considered similar claims regarding a substantially similar instruction, and have concluded that it need not, and should not be given. ( People v. Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th 327, 368-370 ; accord, People v. Tate (2010) 49 Cal.4th 635, 707-708 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.3d 156 , 234 P.3d 428 ]; People v. Carrington, supra, 47 Cal.4th 145, 198 ; People v. Bramit, supra, 46 Cal.4th 1221, 1244

2011Finally, a victim-impact witness is precluded from expressing an opinion on capital punishment and, therefore, jurors must draw no inference whatsoever by a witness's silence in that regard." However, we have previously considered similar claims regarding a substantially similar instruction, and have concluded that it need not, and should not be given. ( People v. Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th 327, 368-370 ; accord, People v. Tate (2010) 49 Cal.4th 635, 707-708 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.3d 156 , 234 P.3d 428 ]; People v. Carrington, supra, 47 Cal.4th 145, 198 ; People v. Bramit, supra, 46 Cal.4th 1221, 1244

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People v. Vanngreen
cal · 1974 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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People v. Hawkinsgreen
cal · 1995 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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People v. Visciottigreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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United States v. Thomas Albert Millergreen
ca11 · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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United States v. Gregory Lynn Cummins, United States of America v. Timothy Akins, A/K/A Michael Mayfieldgreen
ca8 · 1991 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Myers v. Stringhamgreen
cal · 1925 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
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Brosnahan v. Eugreen
cal · 1982 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
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Wells v. Lloydgreen
cal · 1942 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1954–1954
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Yolo Water & Power Co. v. Hudsongreen
cal · 1920 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1954–1954
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National Bank of Greece v. Savarikagreen
· 1933 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1946–1946
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Town of South Kingstown v. Wakefield Trust Co.green
ri · 1926 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1946–1946
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Pierce v. United Gas and Electric Co.green
cal · 1911 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1928–1928
11
Rathbun v. Whitegreen
cal · 1910 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1928–1928
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (33)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Saddler green
cal · 1979
2 sentences

2022(Ibid.) Moreover, in People v. Saddler (1979) 24 Cal.3d 671 , the California Supreme court rejected an argument that a substantially similar instruction—CALJIC No. 2.62— violated a defendant’s due process rights by denying him the presumption of innocence and instead raising an inference of guilt.

2021(Ibid.) Moreover, in People v. Saddler (1979) 24 Cal.3d 671 , the California Supreme court rejected an argument that a substantially similar instruction—CALJIC No. 2.62— violated a defendant’s due process rights by denying him the presumption of innocence and instead raising an inference of guilt.

22021–2022
People v. Ochoa green
cal · 2001
2 sentences

2020In People v. Ochoa (2001) 26 Cal.4th 398, 457 , we concluded that the court’s refusal to give a substantially similar instruction was not erroneous because, as in this case, the court properly instructed the jury on aggravating and mitigating factors.

2020In People v. Ochoa (2001) 26 Cal.4th 398, 457 , we concluded that the court’s refusal to give a substantially similar instruction was not erroneous because, as in this case, the court properly instructed the jury on aggravating and mitigating factors.

22020–2020
Maldonado v. Morales green
ca9 · 2009
2 sentences

2016A substantially similar claim was squarely rejected in Maldonado v. Morales (9th Cir. 2009) 556 F.3d 1037, 1048 , where the court found that the grandfathering clause of the OAA, exempting its application to billboards in place before November 7, 1967, did not violate the equal protection rights of new off-site billboard operators, because “banning new offsite billboards but allowing legal non- conforming billboards to remain ‘furthers the State’s significant interest in reducing blight and increasing traffic safety,’ even if all billboards are not eliminated.” And, unlike Lamar and General Ou

2016A substantially similar claim was squarely rejected in Maldonado v. Morales (9th Cir. 2009) 556 F.3d 1037, 1048 , where the court found that the grandfathering clause of the OAA, exempting its application to billboards in place before November 7, 1967, did not violate the equal protection rights of new off-site billboard operators, because “banning new offsite billboards but allowing legal nonconforming billboards to remain ‘furthers the State’s significant interest in reducing blight and increasing traffic safety,’ even if all billboards are not eliminated.” And, unlike Lamar and General Outd

22016–2016
People v. Jackson green
cal · 1996
2 sentences

1998(See People v. Quartermain (1997) 16 Cal.4th 600, 630 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 609 , 941 P.2d 788 ]; People v. Jones (1997) 15 Cal.4th 119, 167 [61 Cal.Rptr .2d 386, 931 P.2d 960 ].) In any event, we rejected a substantially similar claim of prejudice in People v. Jackson (1996) 13 Cal.4th 1164 [ 56 Cal.Rptr.2d 49 , 920 P.2d 1254 ] for reasons that are equally applicable here.

1998(See People v. Quartermain (1997) 16 Cal.4th 600, 630 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 609 , 941 P.2d 788 ]; People v. Jones (1997) 15 Cal.4th 119, 167 [61 Cal.Rptr .2d 386, 931 P.2d 960 ].) In any event, we rejected a substantially similar claim of prejudice in People v. Jackson (1996) 13 Cal.4th 1164 [ 56 Cal.Rptr.2d 49 , 920 P.2d 1254 ] for reasons that are equally applicable here.

21998–1998
In Re Baby Boy T. green
calctapp · 1970
2 sentences

1978A substantially similar claim was urged and rejected in In re Baby Boy T. (1970) 9 Cal.App.3d 815 [ 88 Cal.Rptr. 418 ], which held that the legislative intent in enacting the subdivision (formerly § 232, subd. (g)) was to adopt the substantive definitions then provided by Welfare and Institutions Code former section 5550 5 (at pp. 820-821).

1978A substantially similar claim was urged and rejected in In re Baby Boy T. (1970) 9 Cal.App.3d 815 [ 88 Cal.Rptr. 418 ], which held that the legislative intent in enacting the subdivision (formerly § 232, subd. (g)) was to adopt the substantive definitions then provided by Welfare and Institutions Code former section 5550 5 (at pp. 820-821).

21978–1978
People v. Johnson green
calctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2022(People v. Hoover (2000) 77 Cal.App.4th 1020, 1024 .) Section 1109 “reflects the legislative judgment that in 13. domestic violence cases, as in sex crimes, similar prior offenses are ‘uniquely probative’ of guilt in a later accusation.” (People v. Johnson (2010) 185 Cal.App.4th 520, 532 .) In People v. Reliford (2003) 29 Cal.4th 1007, 1016 (Reliford), our Supreme Court approved CALJIC No. 2.50.01,11 a substantially similar instruction to CALCRIM No. 852A.

12022–2022
People v. Hoover green
calctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2022(People v. Hoover (2000) 77 Cal.App.4th 1020, 1024 .) Section 1109 “reflects the legislative judgment that in 13. domestic violence cases, as in sex crimes, similar prior offenses are ‘uniquely probative’ of guilt in a later accusation.” (People v. Johnson (2010) 185 Cal.App.4th 520, 532 .) In People v. Reliford (2003) 29 Cal.4th 1007, 1016 (Reliford), our Supreme Court approved CALJIC No. 2.50.01,11 a substantially similar instruction to CALCRIM No. 852A.

12022–2022
People v. Wilson green
cal · 2008
2 sentences

2019(See People v. Wilson (2008) 43 Cal.4th 1 , 20-21, 73 Cal.Rptr.3d 620 , 178 P.3d 1113 .) e. Reasonable doubt Dalton contends the trial court's instructions in the language of CALJIC Nos. 1.00, 2.01, 2.02, 2.21.1, 2.21.2, 2.22, 2.27, 2.51, 2.90, 8.20, 8.83, and 8.83.1 undermined and diluted the requirement of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

2019(See People v. Wilson (2008) 43 Cal.4th 1 , 20-21, 73 Cal.Rptr.3d 620 , 178 P.3d 1113 .) e. Reasonable doubt Dalton contends the trial court's instructions in the language of CALJIC Nos. 1.00, 2.01, 2.02, 2.21.1, 2.21.2, 2.22, 2.27, 2.51, 2.90, 8.20, 8.83, and 8.83.1 undermined and diluted the requirement of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

12019–2019
United States v. Kerry Neil Enjady green
ca10 · 1998
1 sentence

2018He concedes that the California Supreme Court has approved of a substantially similar instruction and that this court is bound by our high court’s precedent, but again states that he is raising the issue to preserve it for federal review.19 While defendant acknowledges that trial counsel did not object to 19 We note that federal district courts are required to “make a preliminary finding that a jury could reasonably find by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant committed the [uncharged sexual offense] and that it constituted an ‘offense of sexual assault’ for purposes of Rule 413.

12018–2018
Betsy Sue Johnson v. Elk Lake School District Wayne Stevens Charlotte A. Slocum School Board Elk Lake School District green
ca3 · 2002
1 sentence

2018He concedes that the California Supreme Court has approved of a substantially similar instruction and that this court is bound by our high court’s precedent, but again states that he is raising the issue to preserve it for federal review.19 While defendant acknowledges that trial counsel did not object to 19 We note that federal district courts are required to “make a preliminary finding that a jury could reasonably find by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant committed the [uncharged sexual offense] and that it constituted an ‘offense of sexual assault’ for purposes of Rule 413.

12018–2018
United States v. Dillon green
ca5 · 2008
1 sentence

2018He concedes that the California Supreme Court has approved of a substantially similar instruction and that this court is bound by our high court’s precedent, but again states that he is raising the issue to preserve it for federal review.19 While defendant acknowledges that trial counsel did not object to 19 We note that federal district courts are required to “make a preliminary finding that a jury could reasonably find by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant committed the [uncharged sexual offense] and that it constituted an ‘offense of sexual assault’ for purposes of Rule 413.

12018–2018
People v. Villatoro green
cal · 2012
2 sentences

2016The People must still prove each charge beyond a reasonable doubt." (Italics added.) Defendant contends CALCRIM No. 1191 violates due process "because it expressly [told] the jury it may infer the defendant's guilt of the charged offenses if it finds, based on evidence of another sexual offense, the defendant is predisposed to commit such crimes and may be found to have committed the current crimes based on nothing other than the uncharged allegations." Defendant, however, acknowledges that our high court has held a substantially similar instruction to the one given in his case does not violat

2016We thus reject this contention.4 II CALCRIM No. 1111 Defendant next contends the court erred when it instructed the jury in connection with counts 3 through 11—involving lewd or lascivious acts by force or fear on a child under the age of 14 (§ 288, subd. (b)(1))—that "[i]t is not a defense that the child may have consented to the act" as set forth in CALCRIM No. 1111.5 Defendant contends that 4 In light of our conclusion that the court's decision to admit evidence of uncharged sexual misconduct against Nicole was not improper (see Goldsmith, supra, 59 Cal.4th at p. 266 ) and that the court pr

12016–2016
Auto Equity Sales, Inc. v. Superior Court green
cal · 1962
1 sentence

2016The People must still prove each charge beyond a reasonable doubt." (Italics added.) Defendant contends CALCRIM No. 1191 violates due process "because it expressly [told] the jury it may infer the defendant's guilt of the charged offenses if it finds, based on evidence of another sexual offense, the defendant is predisposed to commit such crimes and may be found to have committed the current crimes based on nothing other than the uncharged allegations." Defendant, however, acknowledges that our high court has held a substantially similar instruction to the one given in his case does not violat

12016–2016
People v. Goldsmith green
cal · 2014
2 sentences

2016We thus reject this contention.4 II CALCRIM No. 1111 Defendant next contends the court erred when it instructed the jury in connection with counts 3 through 11—involving lewd or lascivious acts by force or fear on a child under the age of 14 (§ 288, subd. (b)(1))—that "[i]t is not a defense that the child may have consented to the act" as set forth in CALCRIM No. 1111.5 Defendant contends that 4 In light of our conclusion that the court's decision to admit evidence of uncharged sexual misconduct against Nicole was not improper (see Goldsmith, supra, 59 Cal.4th at p. 266 ) and that the court pr

2016We thus reject this contention.4 II CALCRIM No. 1111 Defendant next contends the court erred when it instructed the jury in connection with counts 3 through 11—involving lewd or lascivious acts by force or fear on a child under the age of 14 (§ 288, subd. (b)(1))—that "[i]t is not a defense that the child may have consented to the act" as set forth in CALCRIM No. 1111.5 Defendant contends that 4 In light of our conclusion that the court's decision to admit evidence of uncharged sexual misconduct against Nicole was not improper (see Goldsmith, supra, 59 Cal.4th at p. 266 ) and that the court pr

12016–2016
People v. Hartsch green
cal · 2010
1 sentence

2015We have previously concluded that a substantially similar instruction was “argumentative” ( Hartsch, supra, 49 Cal.4th at pp. 510–511) and “misleading to the extent it indicates that emotions may play no part in a juror’s decision to opt for the death penalty” (Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th at p. 368).

12015–2015
Sambrano v. City of San Diego green
calctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2013(Sambrano v. City of San Diego, supra, 94 Cal.App.4th at pp. 233-235, 238), and the court ruled it did not satisfy the same or substantially similar rule.

12013–2013
People v. Carrington green
cal · 2009
2 sentences

2011Finally, a victim-impact witness is precluded from expressing an opinion on capital punishment and, therefore, jurors must draw no inference whatsoever by a witness's silence in that regard." However, we have previously considered similar claims regarding a substantially similar instruction, and have concluded that it need not, and should not be given. ( People v. Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th 327, 368-370 ; accord, People v. Tate (2010) 49 Cal.4th 635, 707-708 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.3d 156 , 234 P.3d 428 ]; People v. Carrington, supra, 47 Cal.4th 145, 198 ; People v. Bramit, supra, 46 Cal.4th 1221, 1244

2011Finally, a victim-impact witness is precluded from expressing an opinion on capital punishment and, therefore, jurors must draw no inference whatsoever by a witness's silence in that regard." However, we have previously considered similar claims regarding a substantially similar instruction, and have concluded that it need not, and should not be given. ( People v. Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th 327, 368-370 ; accord, People v. Tate (2010) 49 Cal.4th 635, 707-708 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.3d 156 , 234 P.3d 428 ]; People v. Carrington, supra, 47 Cal.4th 145, 198 ; People v. Bramit, supra, 46 Cal.4th 1221, 1244

12011–2011
People v. Bramit green
cal · 2009
2 sentences

2011(People v. Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th 327, 368-370 ; accord, People v. Tate (2010) 49 Cal.4th 635, 707-708 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.3d 156 , 234 P.3d 428 ]; People v. Carrington, supra, 47 Cal.4th 145, 198 ; People v. Bramit, supra, 46 Cal.4th 1221, 1244-1245 .) Several reasons exist.

2011Finally, a victim-impact witness is precluded from expressing an opinion on capital punishment and, therefore, jurors must draw no inference whatsoever by a witness's silence in that regard." However, we have previously considered similar claims regarding a substantially similar instruction, and have concluded that it need not, and should not be given. ( People v. Zamudio, supra, 43 Cal.4th 327, 368-370 ; accord, People v. Tate (2010) 49 Cal.4th 635, 707-708 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.3d 156 , 234 P.3d 428 ]; People v. Carrington, supra, 47 Cal.4th 145, 198 ; People v. Bramit, supra, 46 Cal.4th 1221, 1244

12011–2011
People v. Winters green
calctapp · 1990
12009–2009
Victor v. Nebraska green
scotus · 1994
12007–2007
People v. Williams green
calctapp · 2000
12007–2007
People v. Elguera green
calctapp · 1992
12007–2007
United States v. Milton Hawkins green
ca3 · 1987
11993–1993
United States v. Jose Luis Guzman and Sonia Cruz-Lazo green
ca10 · 1988
11993–1993
United States v. William O. Trigg green
ca7 · 1989
11993–1993
Cronin v. J.B.E. Olson Corp. green
cal · 1972
11974–1974
Luque v. McLean green
cal · 1972
11974–1974
Callahan v. Theodore green
calctapp · 1956
11957–1957
Noble v. First Nat. Bank neutral
ala · 1938
11946–1946
Dunn v. Ellisor neutral
ala · 1932
11946–1946
Manufacturers National Bank v. Woodward green
me · 1944
11946–1946
People v. Douglass green
cal · 1893
11900–1900
Hunter v. Hunter green
cal · 1896
11900–1900

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 352 (10) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 1101 (7) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (7) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 1220 (3) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 210 (3) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 353 (3) CA § Cal. Government Code § 70373 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 667.5 (3) CA § Cal. Vehicle Code § 10851 (3)

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Where else courts name it

CA 37 (1900–2022) OH 21 (1986–2018) PA 17 (2005–2025) HI 9 (1981–2015) TX 9 (2008–2024) MO 9 (1943–2002) IN 8 (1980–2017) FL 7 (1969–2015) IL 6 (1905–2025) WA 6 (1903–2016) NM 6 (2014–2024) CO 5 (1990–2015) CT 5 (1928–2021) MA 5 (1943–2007) WV 4 (1982–2026) NC 4 (1994–2022) IA 3 (1988–2014) UT 3 (2017–2020) NY 3 (1980–1985) AZ 3 (1986–2005) KS 3 (2012–2015) MI 3 (1980–2022) MN 2 (2004–2019) GA 2 (1962–2016) ID 2 (2007–2014) VT 2 (2010–2017)

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