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should give instruction in California

8 California opinions name it 2 courts 1989–2022 4 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Carreragreen
cal · 1989 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2000–2022
2 sentences

2022(People v. Riel (2000) 22 Cal.4th 1153, 1199 .) That is because “[e]ven absent a request, the court should give the instruction ‘where the circumstances of the case so dictate.’ ” (Ibid., quoting People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 311, fn. 8 .) We review de novo a claim that the trial court failed to properly instruct the jury.

2021(People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 311, fn. 8 (Carrera).) “Even absent a request, the court should give the instruction ‘where the circumstances of the case so dictate.’ ” (People v. Riel (2000) 22 Cal.4th 1153, 1199 .) Appellate courts review de novo whether the trial court erred in failing to give a unanimity instruction.

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People v. Andersongreen
cal · 2018 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021In addition, the court should instruct that when the jury considers this testimony as it relates to the testifying codefendant’s defense, the jury should evaluate the testimony using the general rules of credibility, but if the jury considers testimony as incriminating evidence against the non-testifying codefendant, the testimony must be corroborated and should be viewed with caution.” For this direction, the CALCRIM drafters cite, among other cases, Avila, supra, 38 Cal.4th at page 562 and Coffman and Marlow, supra, 34 Cal.4th at page 105. 55 evidence in the record. [Citation.] ‘Corroboratin

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People v. Mirandagreen
cal · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021In addition, the court should instruct that when the jury considers this testimony as it relates to the testifying codefendant’s defense, the jury should evaluate the testimony using the general rules of credibility, but if the jury considers testimony as incriminating evidence against the non-testifying codefendant, the testimony must be corroborated and should be viewed with caution.” For this direction, the CALCRIM drafters cite, among other cases, Avila, supra, 38 Cal.4th at page 562 and Coffman and Marlow, supra, 34 Cal.4th at page 105. 55 evidence in the record. [Citation.] ‘Corroboratin

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People v. Marshallgreen
cal · 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021In addition, the court should instruct that when the jury considers this testimony as it relates to the testifying codefendant’s defense, the jury should evaluate the testimony using the general rules of credibility, but if the jury considers testimony as incriminating evidence against the non-testifying codefendant, the testimony must be corroborated and should be viewed with caution.” For this direction, the CALCRIM drafters cite, among other cases, Avila, supra, 38 Cal.4th at page 562 and Coffman and Marlow, supra, 34 Cal.4th at page 105. 55 evidence in the record. [Citation.] ‘Corroboratin

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People v. Alcalagreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021(People v. Alcala (1992) 4 Cal.4th 742, 803 (Alcala), italics omitted.) Here, there was substantial corroborative evidence of Naranjo’s identity as the shooter: eyewitness testimony, the surveillance videos, and Naranjo’s actions before and after the shooting.

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People v. Lewisgreen
cal · 2001 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021In addition, the court should instruct that when the jury considers this testimony as it relates to the testifying codefendant’s defense, the jury should evaluate the testimony using the general rules of credibility, but if the jury considers testimony as incriminating evidence against the non-testifying codefendant, the testimony must be corroborated and should be viewed with caution.” For this direction, the CALCRIM drafters cite, among other cases, Avila, supra, 38 Cal.4th at page 562 and Coffman and Marlow, supra, 34 Cal.4th at page 105. 55 evidence in the record. [Citation.] ‘Corroboratin

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People v. Manibusangreen
cal · 2013 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021In addition, the court should instruct that when the jury considers this testimony as it relates to the testifying codefendant’s defense, the jury should evaluate the testimony using the general rules of credibility, but if the jury considers testimony as incriminating evidence against the non-testifying codefendant, the testimony must be corroborated and should be viewed with caution.” For this direction, the CALCRIM drafters cite, among other cases, Avila, supra, 38 Cal.4th at page 562 and Coffman and Marlow, supra, 34 Cal.4th at page 105. 55 evidence in the record. [Citation.] ‘Corroboratin

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People v. Elliotgreen
cal · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Defendant now contends, despite his request at trial that the instruction not be given, that the court’s failure to instruct on second degree murder constituted reversible error, assigning various constitutional bases for his argument. “ ' “[A] defendant has a constitutional right to have the jury determine every material issue presented by the evidence [and] ... an erroneous failure to instruct on a lesser included offense constitutes a denial of that right . . . .” [Citation.]’ ” (People v. Elliot, supra, 37 Cal.4th at p. 475.) The trial court has authority to determine whether to instruct o

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People v. Sedenogreen
cal · 1974 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989I disagree. “ ‘ “It is settled that in criminal cases, even in the absence of a request, the trial court must instruct on the general principles of law relevant to the issues raised by the evidence. [Citations.] The general principles of law governing the case are those principles closely and openly connected with the facts before the court, and which are necessary for the jury’s understanding of the case.” [Citation.]’ ” (People v. Wickersham (1982) 32 Cal.3d 307, 323 [ 185 Cal.Rptr. 436 , 650 P.2d 311 ].) The Supreme Court in People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668, 682-683 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84

1989I disagree. “ ‘ “It is settled that in criminal cases, even in the absence of a request, the trial court must instruct on the general principles of law relevant to the issues raised by the evidence. [Citations.] The general principles of law governing the case are those principles closely and openly connected with the facts before the court, and which are necessary for the jury’s understanding of the case.” [Citation.]’ ” (People v. Wickersham (1982) 32 Cal.3d 307, 323 [ 185 Cal.Rptr. 436 , 650 P.2d 311 ].) The Supreme Court in People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668, 682-683 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84

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People v. Wickershamgreen
cal · 1982 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989I disagree. “ ‘ “It is settled that in criminal cases, even in the absence of a request, the trial court must instruct on the general principles of law relevant to the issues raised by the evidence. [Citations.] The general principles of law governing the case are those principles closely and openly connected with the facts before the court, and which are necessary for the jury’s understanding of the case.” [Citation.]’ ” (People v. Wickersham (1982) 32 Cal.3d 307, 323 [ 185 Cal.Rptr. 436 , 650 P.2d 311 ].) The Supreme Court in People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668, 682-683 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84

1989I disagree. “ ‘ “It is settled that in criminal cases, even in the absence of a request, the trial court must instruct on the general principles of law relevant to the issues raised by the evidence. [Citations.] The general principles of law governing the case are those principles closely and openly connected with the facts before the court, and which are necessary for the jury’s understanding of the case.” [Citation.]’ ” (People v. Wickersham (1982) 32 Cal.3d 307, 323 [ 185 Cal.Rptr. 436 , 650 P.2d 311 ].) The Supreme Court in People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668, 682-683 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84

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People v. Flannelred
cal · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989I disagree. “ ‘ “It is settled that in criminal cases, even in the absence of a request, the trial court must instruct on the general principles of law relevant to the issues raised by the evidence. [Citations.] The general principles of law governing the case are those principles closely and openly connected with the facts before the court, and which are necessary for the jury’s understanding of the case.” [Citation.]’ ” (People v. Wickersham (1982) 32 Cal.3d 307, 323 [ 185 Cal.Rptr. 436 , 650 P.2d 311 ].) The Supreme Court in People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668, 682-683 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84

1989I disagree. “ ‘ “It is settled that in criminal cases, even in the absence of a request, the trial court must instruct on the general principles of law relevant to the issues raised by the evidence. [Citations.] The general principles of law governing the case are those principles closely and openly connected with the facts before the court, and which are necessary for the jury’s understanding of the case.” [Citation.]’ ” (People v. Wickersham (1982) 32 Cal.3d 307, 323 [ 185 Cal.Rptr. 436 , 650 P.2d 311 ].) The Supreme Court in People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668, 682-683 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Riel green
cal · 2000
2 sentences

2022(People v. Riel (2000) 22 Cal.4th 1153, 1199 .) That is because “[e]ven absent a request, the court should give the instruction ‘where the circumstances of the case so dictate.’ ” (Ibid., quoting People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 311, fn. 8 .) We review de novo a claim that the trial court failed to properly instruct the jury.

2021(People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 311, fn. 8 (Carrera).) “Even absent a request, the court should give the instruction ‘where the circumstances of the case so dictate.’ ” (People v. Riel (2000) 22 Cal.4th 1153, 1199 .) Appellate courts review de novo whether the trial court erred in failing to give a unanimity instruction.

22021–2022
People v. Canizalez green
calctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2022(People v. Canizalez (2011) 197 Cal.App.4th 832, 850 .) 1.

12022–2022
People v. Hinton green
cal · 2006
2 sentences

2021In addition, the court should instruct that when the jury considers this testimony as it relates to the testifying codefendant’s defense, the jury should evaluate the testimony using the general rules of credibility, but if the jury considers testimony as incriminating evidence against the non-testifying codefendant, the testimony must be corroborated and should be viewed with caution.” For this direction, the CALCRIM drafters cite, among other cases, Avila, supra, 38 Cal.4th at page 562 and Coffman and Marlow, supra, 34 Cal.4th at page 105. 55 evidence in the record. [Citation.] ‘Corroboratin

2021In addition, the court should instruct that when the jury considers this testimony as it relates to the testifying codefendant’s defense, the jury should evaluate the testimony using the general rules of credibility, but if the jury considers testimony as incriminating evidence against the non-testifying codefendant, the testimony must be corroborated and should be viewed with caution.” For this direction, the CALCRIM drafters cite, among other cases, Avila, supra, 38 Cal.4th at page 562 and Coffman and Marlow, supra, 34 Cal.4th at page 105. 55 evidence in the record. [Citation.] ‘Corroboratin

12021–2021
The People v. Hernandez green
calctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2021(People v. Hernandez (2013) 217 Cal.App.4th 559, 568 .) 3.

12021–2021
People v. Avila green
cal · 2006
2 sentences

2021In addition, the court should instruct that when the jury considers this testimony as it relates to the testifying codefendant’s defense, the jury should evaluate the testimony using the general rules of credibility, but if the jury considers testimony as incriminating evidence against the non-testifying codefendant, the testimony must be corroborated and should be viewed with caution.” For this direction, the CALCRIM drafters cite, among other cases, Avila, supra, 38 Cal.4th at page 562 and Coffman and Marlow, supra, 34 Cal.4th at page 105. 55 evidence in the record. [Citation.] ‘Corroboratin

2021In addition, the court should instruct that when the jury considers this testimony as it relates to the testifying codefendant’s defense, the jury should evaluate the testimony using the general rules of credibility, but if the jury considers testimony as incriminating evidence against the non-testifying codefendant, the testimony must be corroborated and should be viewed with caution.” For this direction, the CALCRIM drafters cite, among other cases, Avila, supra, 38 Cal.4th at page 562 and Coffman and Marlow, supra, 34 Cal.4th at page 105. 55 evidence in the record. [Citation.] ‘Corroboratin

12021–2021
People v. Elize green
calctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2014(People v. Elize (1999) 71 Cal.App.4th 605, 615 .) It follows the court should give the instruction on the alternate defense if the defendant requests the instruction.

12014–2014

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

WA 12 (2006–2024) CA 8 (1989–2022) OK 4 (1952–2021) OH 3 (2005–2016) KS 3 (1985–2025) KY 3 (1913–1948) AZ 2 (1987–1996) IL 2 (1901–2022) IN 2 (1990–1998) CT 2 (2009–2011) TX 2 (1987–2019) TN 2 (1994–2002)

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