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special circumstance contains requirement in California

6 California opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2013 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Chapman v. Californiared
scotus · 1967 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 1997–2013
2 sentences

2013“The determination of whether Carlos error is harmless ‘depends on application of the harmless-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard of Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24 [].’ [Citation.] In other words, ‘error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless when “the evidence of defendant’s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.”’ [Citation.]” (People v. Haley (2004) 34 Cal.4th 283, 310 (Haley).) The evidence of intent to kill in this case is overwhelming.

2005(Chapman, supra, at p. 24 [ 87 S.Ct. at p. 828 ].)” (People v. Williams (1997) 16 Cal.4th 635, 689 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 573 , 941 P.2d 752 ].) We have held that “ ‘error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless [beyond a reasonable doubt] when “the evidence of defendant’s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.” ’ ” (People v. Marshall, supra, 15 Cal.4th 1, 42 .) In the present case, the evidence was overwhelming that defendant possessed the intent to kill when he murde

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People v. Osbandgreen
cal · 1996 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1997–2004
2 sentences

2004The determination of whether Carlos error is harmless "depends on application of the harmless-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard of Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24 [ 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 ]." ( People v. Osband (1996) 13 Cal.4th 622, 681 , 55 Cal.Rptr.2d 26 , 919 P.2d 640 ( Osband ).) In other words, "error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless when `the evidence of defendant's intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.'" ( Ibid. ) Certainly, if

2004The determination of whether Carlos error is harmless "depends on application of the harmless-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard of Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24 [ 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 ]." ( People v. Osband (1996) 13 Cal.4th 622, 681 , 55 Cal.Rptr.2d 26 , 919 P.2d 640 ( Osband ).) In other words, "error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless when `the evidence of defendant's intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.'" ( Ibid. ) Certainly, if

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People v. Haleygreen
cal · 2004 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013“The determination of whether Carlos error is harmless ‘depends on application of the harmless-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard of Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24 [].’ [Citation.] In other words, ‘error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless when “the evidence of defendant’s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.”’ [Citation.]” (People v. Haley (2004) 34 Cal.4th 283, 310 (Haley).) The evidence of intent to kill in this case is overwhelming.

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People v. Williamsgreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005(Chapman, supra, at p. 24 [ 87 S.Ct. at p. 828 ].)” (People v. Williams (1997) 16 Cal.4th 635, 689 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 573 , 941 P.2d 752 ].) We have held that “ ‘error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless [beyond a reasonable doubt] when “the evidence of defendant’s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.” ’ ” (People v. Marshall, supra, 15 Cal.4th 1, 42 .) In the present case, the evidence was overwhelming that defendant possessed the intent to kill when he murde

2005(Chapman, supra, at p. 24 [ 87 S.Ct. at p. 828 ].)” (People v. Williams (1997) 16 Cal.4th 635, 689 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 573 , 941 P.2d 752 ].) We have held that “ ‘error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless [beyond a reasonable doubt] when “the evidence of defendant’s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.” ’ ” (People v. Marshall, supra, 15 Cal.4th 1, 42 .) In the present case, the evidence was overwhelming that defendant possessed the intent to kill when he murde

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People v. Johnsongreen
cal · 1993 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997(People v. Johnson (1993) 6 Cal.4th 1, 45-46 [ 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 593 , 859 P.2d 673 ].) This court recently held that “error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless [beyond a reasonable doubt] when ‘the evidence of defendant’s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.’ ” (People v. Osband, supra, 13 Cal.4th at p. 681, quoting People v. Johnson, supra, 6 Cal.4th at pp. 45-46.) Although the evidence of intent to kill here is sufficient to support a jury’s finding of inten

1997(People v. Johnson (1993) 6 Cal.4th 1, 45-46 [ 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 593 , 859 P.2d 673 ].) This court recently held that “error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless [beyond a reasonable doubt] when ‘the evidence of defendant’s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.’ ” (People v. Osband, supra, 13 Cal.4th at p. 681, quoting People v. Johnson, supra, 6 Cal.4th at pp. 45-46.) Although the evidence of intent to kill here is sufficient to support a jury’s finding of inten

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

1996To “ ‘[i]ntend’ means ‘to have in mind as a purpose or goal . . . .’” (People v. Balcom (1994) 7 Cal.4th 414, 423, fn. 2 [ 27 Cal.Rptr.2d 666 , 867 P.2d 777 ]; cf. People v. Velasquez (1980) 26 Cal.3d 425, 434 [ 162 Cal.Rptr. 306 , 606 P.2d 341 ] (lead opn.), vacated and remanded sub nom.

1996To “ ‘[i]ntend’ means ‘to have in mind as a purpose or goal . . . .’” (People v. Balcom (1994) 7 Cal.4th 414, 423, fn. 2 [ 27 Cal.Rptr.2d 666 , 867 P.2d 777 ]; cf. People v. Velasquez (1980) 26 Cal.3d 425, 434 [ 162 Cal.Rptr. 306 , 606 P.2d 341 ] (lead opn.), vacated and remanded sub nom.

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People v. Balcomgreen
cal · 1994 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996To “ ‘[i]ntend’ means ‘to have in mind as a purpose or goal . . . .’” (People v. Balcom (1994) 7 Cal.4th 414, 423, fn. 2 [ 27 Cal.Rptr.2d 666 , 867 P.2d 777 ]; cf. People v. Velasquez (1980) 26 Cal.3d 425, 434 [ 162 Cal.Rptr. 306 , 606 P.2d 341 ] (lead opn.), vacated and remanded sub nom.

1996To “ ‘[i]ntend’ means ‘to have in mind as a purpose or goal . . . .’” (People v. Balcom (1994) 7 Cal.4th 414, 423, fn. 2 [ 27 Cal.Rptr.2d 666 , 867 P.2d 777 ]; cf. People v. Velasquez (1980) 26 Cal.3d 425, 434 [ 162 Cal.Rptr. 306 , 606 P.2d 341 ] (lead opn.), vacated and remanded sub nom.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Marshall green
cal · 1997
2 sentences

2013(Flood, at p. 504.) “„Under that test, an error is harmless only when, beyond a reasonable doubt, it did not contribute to the verdict.‟” (People v. Jones, supra, 30 Cal.4th at p. 1119 .) Our Supreme Court has held that “„error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless [beyond a reasonable doubt] when “the evidence of defendant‟s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.”‟” (People v. Marshall (1997) 15 Cal.4th 1, 42 .) In determining whether instructional error was ha

2005(Chapman, supra, at p. 24 [ 87 S.Ct. at p. 828 ].)” (People v. Williams (1997) 16 Cal.4th 635, 689 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 573 , 941 P.2d 752 ].) We have held that “ ‘error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless [beyond a reasonable doubt] when “the evidence of defendant’s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.” ’ ” (People v. Marshall, supra, 15 Cal.4th 1, 42 .) In the present case, the evidence was overwhelming that defendant possessed the intent to kill when he murde

22005–2013
People v. Cain green
cal · 1995
1 sentence

2013(Flood, at p. 504.) “„Under that test, an error is harmless only when, beyond a reasonable doubt, it did not contribute to the verdict.‟” (People v. Jones, supra, 30 Cal.4th at p. 1119 .) Our Supreme Court has held that “„error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless [beyond a reasonable doubt] when “the evidence of defendant‟s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.”‟” (People v. Marshall (1997) 15 Cal.4th 1, 42 .) In determining whether instructional error was ha

12013–2013
People v. Jones green
cal · 2003
1 sentence

2013(Flood, at p. 504.) “„Under that test, an error is harmless only when, beyond a reasonable doubt, it did not contribute to the verdict.‟” (People v. Jones, supra, 30 Cal.4th at p. 1119 .) Our Supreme Court has held that “„error in failing to instruct that a special circumstance contains a requirement of the intent to kill is harmless [beyond a reasonable doubt] when “the evidence of defendant‟s intent to kill . . . was overwhelming, and the jury could have had no reasonable doubt on that matter.”‟” (People v. Marshall (1997) 15 Cal.4th 1, 42 .) In determining whether instructional error was ha

12013–2013
People v. Hernandez green
cal · 1988
2 sentences

2004(See, e.g., People v. Hernandez (1988) 47 Cal.3d 315, 349 , 253 Cal.Rptr. 199 , 763 P.2d 1289 [strangulation "is indicative of at least a deliberate intent to kill"].) But the evidence that defendant intended to kill Clement was not overwhelming.

2004(See, e.g., People v. Hernandez (1988) 47 Cal.3d 315, 349 , 253 Cal.Rptr. 199 , 763 P.2d 1289 [strangulation "is indicative of at least a deliberate intent to kill"].) But the evidence that defendant intended to kill Clement was not overwhelming.

12004–2004

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (4)

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.

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