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almost identical instruction in California

13 California opinions name it 3 courts 1927–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Lawleygreen
cal · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010We rejected an almost identical claim in People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 132-133 [ 115 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 , 38 P.3d 461 ].

2010We rejected an almost identical claim in People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 132-133 [ 115 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 , 38 P.3d 461 ].

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People v. Karisgreen
cal · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996We rejected an almost identical claim in People v. Karis (1988) 46 Cal.3d 612, 638-641 [ 250 Cal. Rptr. 659 , 758 P.2d 1189 ].

1996We rejected an almost identical claim in People v. Karis (1988) 46 Cal.3d 612, 638-641 [ 250 Cal. Rptr. 659 , 758 P.2d 1189 ].

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People v. Hallgreen
cal · 1980 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996In that case the defendant had offered to stipulate that he had committed a rape with force and violence; to the "`factual basis surrounding that rape'"; and to statements given to police officers by the witnesses to the defense. ( Id. at p. 638.) In distinguishing the case from People v. Hall (1980) 28 Cal.3d 143, 152 [ 167 Cal. Rptr. 844 , 616 P.2d 826 ], in which the defendant offered to stipulate to a status as an ex-felon — an element of the offense with which he was charged — we stated: "The purpose of introducing evidence of prior convictions as aggravating factors at the penalty phase

1996In that case the defendant had offered to stipulate that he had committed a rape with force and violence; to the "`factual basis surrounding that rape'"; and to statements given to police officers by the witnesses to the defense. ( Id. at p. 638.) In distinguishing the case from People v. Hall (1980) 28 Cal.3d 143, 152 [ 167 Cal. Rptr. 844 , 616 P.2d 826 ], in which the defendant offered to stipulate to a status as an ex-felon — an element of the offense with which he was charged — we stated: "The purpose of introducing evidence of prior convictions as aggravating factors at the penalty phase

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People v. Colliergreen
calctapp · 1952 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1960–1960
2 sentences

1960In People v. Collier, 113 Cal.App.2d 861, 870 [ 249 P.2d 72 ], a similar objection was made to an almost identical instruction.

1960In People v. Collier, 113 Cal.App.2d 861, 870 [ 249 P.2d 72 ], a similar objection was made to an almost identical instruction.

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People v. MacIelgreen
calctapp · 1925 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1937–1937
1 sentence

1937An almost identical instruction was held to be improper in People v. Maciel, 71 Cal. App. 213, 217 [ 234 Pac. 877 ], on the ground that it violated the fundamental rule that whenever a specific intent is an essential ingredient of an offense no presumption of law can arise to obviate the requirement that the prosecution shall prove such intent just as it is bound to prove any other fact which is a necessary element of the crime.

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People v. Floresgreen
calctapp · 1927 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1937–1937
2 sentences

1937To the same effect is the decision in People v. Flores, 86 Cal. App. 235, 237 [ 260 Pac. 822 ].

1937To the same effect is the decision in People v. Flores, 86 Cal. App. 235, 237 [ 260 Pac. 822 ].

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Higgins v. Higgins neutral
cal · 1898
2 sentences

1944This question, however, is decided adversely to the contention of the appellant in the ease of Higgins v. Higgins, 121 Cal. 487 [ 66 Am.St.Rep. 57 , 53 P. 1081 ], where it was held that an almost identical clause as the one contained in the agreement under consideration was valid.

1944This question, however, is decided adversely to the contention of the appellant in the ease of Higgins v. Higgins, 121 Cal. 487 [ 66 Am.St.Rep. 57 , 53 P. 1081 ], where it was held that an almost identical clause as the one contained in the agreement under consideration was valid.

31927–1944
People v. Quintero green
calctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2019When presented with an almost identical error in *903 People v. Quintero (2006) 135 Cal.App.4th 1152 , 37 Cal.Rptr.3d 884 , the Court of Appeal took the same step that the trial court did here.

2019When presented with an almost identical error in *903 People v. Quintero (2006) 135 Cal.App.4th 1152 , 37 Cal.Rptr.3d 884 , the Court of Appeal took the same step that the trial court did here.

22019–2019
People v. Blake green
calctapp · 1933
2 sentences

1940(Pomeroy’s Code Remedies, 4th ed., p. 555.) ” An almost identical instruction was approved in People v. Blake, 129 Cal. App. 196 [ 18 Pac. (2d) 399 ].

1940(Pomeroy’s Code Remedies, 4th ed., p. 555.) ” An almost identical instruction was approved in People v. Blake, 129 Cal. App. 196 [ 18 Pac. (2d) 399 ].

11940–1940
In Re Ortiz green
calctapp · 1925
1 sentence

1937An almost identical instruction was held to be improper in People v. Maciel, 71 Cal. App. 213, 217 [ 234 Pac. 877 ], on the ground that it violated the fundamental rule that whenever a specific intent is an essential ingredient of an offense no presumption of law can arise to obviate the requirement that the prosecution shall prove such intent just as it is bound to prove any other fact which is a necessary element of the crime.

11937–1937
Storrs v. Los Angeles Traction Co. green
cal · 1901
2 sentences

1936A. Yes sir.’ “Plaintiff also testified that as a farmer prior to his injuries he personally took charge of his tractors and farming implements, making the necessary repairs and doing the actual work but since that time he gets agitated and cannot attend to business so far as the physical requirements are concerned, is unable to use his crippled,hand, cannot walk enough, nor operate a car as he once did, and at the time of the trial was able to carry on no actual business. *494 “The objections urged by appellant to the instruction are very similar to those urged to an almost identical instructi

1936A. Yes sir.’ “Plaintiff also testified that as a farmer prior to his injuries he personally took charge of his tractors and farming implements, making the necessary repairs and doing the actual work but since that time he gets agitated and cannot attend to business so far as the physical requirements are concerned, is unable to use his crippled,hand, cannot walk enough, nor operate a car as he once did, and at the time of the trial was able to carry on no actual business. *494 “The objections urged by appellant to the instruction are very similar to those urged to an almost identical instructi

11936–1936
Dullanty v. Smith green
cal · 1928
2 sentences

1936In the ease of Dullanty v. Smith, 203 Cal. 621 [ 265 Pac. 814 ], an almost identical instruction was upheld by the Supreme Court.

1936In the ease of Dullanty v. Smith, 203 Cal. 621 [ 265 Pac. 814 ], an almost identical instruction was upheld by the Supreme Court.

11936–1936
People v. Maughs green
cal · 1906
2 sentences

1928Again, in instruction number 9, we find the following sentence: “If the circumstances, as they appear to the defendant, would have induced a reasonable man so situated, to believe that there was a reasonable mode available to him to escape from danger of death or great bodily harm, the danger thereof would not then be imminent and the killing would not be justifiable.” While in some states this rule is followed, the modern trend is to the contrary, and the *140 exact opposite is the law in the state of California. (13 Cal. Jur., p. 649, sec. 49.) In the case of People v. Maughs, 149 Cal. 253 [

1928Again, in instruction number 9, we find the following sentence: “If the circumstances, as they appear to the defendant, would have induced a reasonable man so situated, to believe that there was a reasonable mode available to him to escape from danger of death or great bodily harm, the danger thereof would not then be imminent and the killing would not be justifiable.” While in some states this rule is followed, the modern trend is to the contrary, and the *140 exact opposite is the law in the state of California. (13 Cal. Jur., p. 649, sec. 49.) In the case of People v. Maughs, 149 Cal. 253 [

11928–1928

Where else courts name it

CA 13 (1927–2019) MS 13 (1974–2024) IN 10 (1943–2015) IL 8 (1951–2008) MO 8 (1951–2002) NC 8 (1971–2014) MD 7 (1939–1994) FL 6 (1959–2013) IA 6 (1900–2024) TX 6 (1956–1997) PA 6 (1958–2020) WA 5 (1954–2015) OK 5 (1912–2016) LA 5 (1963–2022) AL 4 (1999–2006) MI 3 (1983–1992) AR 3 (1967–1989) GA 3 (1975–1982) OH 3 (1984–2005) CT 3 (2008–2022) OR 3 (1985–2015) MA 2 (1953–2011) MT 2 (1986–2016) CO 2 (1970–2012) SD 2 (1980–1981) NY 2 (1977–1991)

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