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2024(People v. Ramos (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 1082, 1088 [“We determine whether a jury instruction correctly states the law under the independent or de novo standard of review.”].) The parties disagree, however, regarding whether the faulty instruction was prejudicial.

2024(See People v. Tessman (2014) 223 Cal.App.4th 1293, 1302 [we may consider the trial court’s statements to the extent they “disclose[] an incorrect rather than a correct concept” of the law].) 10 Considering the court’s comments within the context of the record, it is apparent the court did not embrace its role as an independent fact finder and erroneously considered the evidence based on what a hypothetical jury “would have found.” The prosecution’s burden “is neither conditional nor hypothetical.” (People v. Clements (2022) 75 Cal.App.5th 276 , 296.) The prosecution must prove Riley is “ineli

2015(Sullivan, at p. 281.) But in subsequent cases, the high court has distanced itself from some of the very broad language and reasoning in Sullivan (see, e.g., Neder v. United States (1999) 527 U.S. 1, 10-15 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 35 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 ]), and has declined to apply an automatic reversal rule in somewhat analogous situations, including a trial court’s failure to instruct the jury on an element of a charged offense (ibid.) and a trial court’s failure to submit a sentencing factor for determination by a jury (Washington v. Recuenco (2006) 548 U.S. 212, 218-222 [ 165 L.Ed.2d 466 , 126 S.Ct. 2

2015(Sullivan, at p. 281.) But in subsequent cases, the high court has distanced itself from some of the very broad language and reasoning in Sullivan (see, e.g., Neder v. United States (1999) 527 U.S. 1, 10-15 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 35 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 ]), and has declined to apply an automatic reversal rule in somewhat analogous situations, including a trial court’s failure to instruct the jury on an element of a charged offense (ibid.) and a trial court’s failure to submit a sentencing factor for determination by a jury (Washington v. Recuenco (2006) 548 U.S. 212, 218-222 [ 165 L.Ed.2d 466 , 126 S.Ct. 2

2015In Sullivan , the high court recognized the “right to trial by jury in serious criminal cases to be ‘fundamental to the American scheme of justice.’,” ( Sullivan, supra, 508 U.S. at p. 277, quoting Duncan v. Louisiana, supra, 391 U.S. at p. 149, italics added.) The quote from Sullivan cited by today’s majority addressed a faulty instruction concerning the definition of reasonable doubt and how that erroneous instruction had the effect of denying the defendant his right to a jury trial for first degree murder in a manner that defied review.

2015(Sullivan, at p. 281.) But in subsequent cases, the high court has distanced itself from some of the very broad language and reasoning in Sullivan (see, e.g., Neder v. United States (1999) 527 U.S. 1, 10-15 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 35 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 ]), and has declined to apply an automatic reversal rule in somewhat analogous situations, including a trial court’s failure to instruct the jury on an element of a charged offense (ibid.) and a trial court’s failure to submit a sentencing factor for determination by a jury (Washington v. Recuenco (2006) 548 U.S. 212, 218-222 [ 165 L.Ed.2d 466 , 126 S.Ct. 2

2015(Sullivan, at p. 281.) But in subsequent cases, the high court has distanced itself from some of the very broad language and reasoning in Sullivan (see, e.g., Neder v. United States (1999) 527 U.S. 1, 10-15 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 35 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 ]), and has declined to apply an automatic reversal rule in somewhat analogous situations, including a trial court’s failure to instruct the jury on an element of a charged offense (ibid.) and a trial court’s failure to submit a sentencing factor for determination by a jury (Washington v. Recuenco (2006) 548 U.S. 212, 218-222 [ 165 L.Ed.2d 466 , 126 S.Ct. 2

2015(Denham v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County (1970) 2 Cal.3d 557, 564 [error must be affirmative shown].) Article 6, section 13 of the California Constitution states that “[n]o judgment shall be set aside ... on the ground of misdirection of the jury, or of the improper admission or rejection of evidence ... unless, after an examination of the entire cause, including the evidence, the court shall be of the opinion that the error complained of has resulted in a miscarriage of justice.” (Cal. Const., art.

2013(E.g., People v. Waidla (2000) 22 Cal.4th 690, 718 [ 94 Cal.Rptr.2d 396 , 996 P.2d 46 ].) As stated, it is most unlikely that defendants would have been acquitted if defense counsel had acted to correct the faulty instruction and succeeded in doing so.

2013(E.g., People v. Waidla (2000) 22 Cal.4th 690, 718 [ 94 Cal.Rptr.2d 396 , 996 P.2d 46 ].) As stated, it is most unlikely that defendants would have been acquitted if defense counsel had acted to correct the faulty instruction and succeeded in doing so.

2006(Graham v. DaimlerChrysler Corp. (2004) 34 Cal.4th 553, 565 [ 21 Cal.Rptr.3d 331 , 101 P.3d 140 ]; Maria P. v. Riles (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1281, 1290-1291 [ 240 Cal.Rptr. 872 , 743 P.2d 932 ].) Although it apparently excepted Graciano’s claim for injunctive relief under the CLRA (a faulty analysis, as we shall explain) the court determined, and Robinson does not meaningfully contest,* **** 6 that Graciano prevailed under those statutes for purposes of her entitlement to attorney fees.

2006(Graham v. DaimlerChrysler Corp. (2004) 34 Cal.4th 553, 565 [ 21 Cal.Rptr.3d 331 , 101 P.3d 140 ]; Maria P. v. Riles (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1281, 1290-1291 [ 240 Cal.Rptr. 872 , 743 P.2d 932 ].) Although it apparently excepted Graciano’s claim for injunctive relief under the CLRA (a faulty analysis, as we shall explain) the court determined, and Robinson does not meaningfully contest,* **** 6 that Graciano prevailed under those statutes for purposes of her entitlement to attorney fees.

2006(Graham v. DaimlerChrysler Corp. (2004) 34 Cal.4th 553, 565 [ 21 Cal.Rptr.3d 331 , 101 P.3d 140 ]; Maria P. v. Riles (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1281, 1290-1291 [ 240 Cal.Rptr. 872 , 743 P.2d 932 ].) Although it apparently excepted Graciano’s claim for injunctive relief under the CLRA (a faulty analysis, as we shall explain) the court determined, and Robinson does not meaningfully contest,* **** 6 that Graciano prevailed under those statutes for purposes of her entitlement to attorney fees.

2006(Graham v. DaimlerChrysler Corp. (2004) 34 Cal.4th 553, 565 [ 21 Cal.Rptr.3d 331 , 101 P.3d 140 ]; Maria P. v. Riles (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1281, 1290-1291 [ 240 Cal.Rptr. 872 , 743 P.2d 932 ].) Although it apparently excepted Graciano’s claim for injunctive relief under the CLRA (a faulty analysis, as we shall explain) the court determined, and Robinson does not meaningfully contest,* **** 6 that Graciano prevailed under those statutes for purposes of her entitlement to attorney fees.

2000We must ask whether the evidence was so overwhelming, or otherwise so inconsistent with the possibility that the jury based its decision *1384 merely on Younger’s propensity, as to leave it beyond a reasonable doubt that the same verdict would have been reached in the absence of the faulty instruction. ( James, supra, 81 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1362-1363; Yates v. Evatt, supra, 500 U.S. 391, 404-405 [ 111 S.Ct. 1884, 1893 ].) Our conclusion that there is such reasonable doubt is reinforced by the prosecutor’s use of the instruction in her closing arguments.

2000We must ask whether the evidence was so overwhelming, or otherwise so inconsistent with the possibility that the jury based its decision *1384 merely on Younger’s propensity, as to leave it beyond a reasonable doubt that the same verdict would have been reached in the absence of the faulty instruction. ( James, supra, 81 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1362-1363; Yates v. Evatt, supra, 500 U.S. 391, 404-405 [ 111 S.Ct. 1884, 1893 ].) Our conclusion that there is such reasonable doubt is reinforced by the prosecutor’s use of the instruction in her closing arguments.

1996(People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818, 836 [ 299 P.2d 243 ].) The faulty instruction precluded the jury from considering BWS in assessing defendant’s objective reasonableness.

1996(People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818, 836 [ 299 P.2d 243 ].) The faulty instruction precluded the jury from considering BWS in assessing defendant’s objective reasonableness.

1994(See, e.g., People v. Ballard (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 602, 606 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 742 ].) Accordingly, we affirm that portion of the decision of the Court of Appeal finding the trial court erred in specially defining "immediate presence" for the jury.

1994(See, e.g., People v. Ballard (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 602, 606 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 742 ].) Accordingly, we affirm that portion of the decision of the Court of Appeal finding the trial court erred in specially defining "immediate presence" for the jury.