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purpose of the challenged instruction in California

5 California opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2016 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.

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CaseFollowedCited
People v. Coxgreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–2014
2 sentences

2014(People v. Williams (1997) 16 Cal.4th 153, 226 (Williams).) “The purpose of the challenged instruction is to discourage the jury from irrelevant speculation about the prosecution’s reasons for not jointly prosecuting all those shown by the evidence to have participated in the perpetration of the charged offenses, and also to discourage speculation about the eventual fates of unjoined perpetrators. [Citation.]” (People v. Price (1991) 1 Cal.4th 324, 446 .) Another purpose for the instruction “is to focus the jury’s attention on an individualized evaluation of the evidence against the person on

2002As we said in People v. Cain, supra, 10 Cal.4th at pages 34-35, 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 : "We previously rejected this specific claim under substantially similar circumstances. ( People v. Price, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 445-446 [ 3 Cal. Rptr.2d 106 , 821 P.2d 610 ].) In so doing, we explained: `The purpose of the challenged instruction is to discourage the jury from irrelevant speculation about the prosecution's reasons for not jointly prosecuting all those shown by the evidence to have participated in the perpetration of the charged offenses, and also to discourage speculation abou

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People v. Pricered
cal · 1991 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–2016
2 sentences

2016There, the defendant argued that the trial court should not have given CALJIC No. 2.11.5, contending the “instruction erroneously told the jurors they could not discuss or consider the fact that prosecution witnesses had been granted immunity.” {Price, at p. 446.) We observed that a challenged instruction cannot be read in isolation but must be “considered in light of the entire charge.” {Ibid) Reading CALJIC No. 2.11.5 in that context, we concluded that “a reasonable juror would not have understood it as precluding the jury from considering the immunity granted to prosecution witnesses in ass

2014(People v. Williams (1997) 16 Cal.4th 153, 226 (Williams).) “The purpose of the challenged instruction is to discourage the jury from irrelevant speculation about the prosecution’s reasons for not jointly prosecuting all those shown by the evidence to have participated in the perpetration of the charged offenses, and also to discourage speculation about the eventual fates of unjoined perpetrators. [Citation.]” (People v. Price (1991) 1 Cal.4th 324, 446 .) Another purpose for the instruction “is to focus the jury’s attention on an individualized evaluation of the evidence against the person on

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People v. Williamsgreen
cal · 1988 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–2002
2 sentences

2002As we said in People v. Cain, supra, 10 Cal.4th at pages 34-35, 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 : "We previously rejected this specific claim under substantially similar circumstances. ( People v. Price, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 445-446 [ 3 Cal. Rptr.2d 106 , 821 P.2d 610 ].) In so doing, we explained: `The purpose of the challenged instruction is to discourage the jury from irrelevant speculation about the prosecution's reasons for not jointly prosecuting all those shown by the evidence to have participated in the perpetration of the charged offenses, and also to discourage speculation abou

2002As we said in People v. Cain, supra, 10 Cal.4th at pages 34-35, 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 : "We previously rejected this specific claim under substantially similar circumstances. ( People v. Price, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 445-446 [ 3 Cal. Rptr.2d 106 , 821 P.2d 610 ].) In so doing, we explained: `The purpose of the challenged instruction is to discourage the jury from irrelevant speculation about the prosecution's reasons for not jointly prosecuting all those shown by the evidence to have participated in the perpetration of the charged offenses, and also to discourage speculation abou

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People v. Sullygreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–2002
2 sentences

2002As we said in People v. Cain, supra, 10 Cal.4th at pages 34-35, 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 : "We previously rejected this specific claim under substantially similar circumstances. ( People v. Price, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 445-446 [ 3 Cal. Rptr.2d 106 , 821 P.2d 610 ].) In so doing, we explained: `The purpose of the challenged instruction is to discourage the jury from irrelevant speculation about the prosecution's reasons for not jointly prosecuting all those shown by the evidence to have participated in the perpetration of the charged offenses, and also to discourage speculation abou

2002As we said in People v. Cain, supra, 10 Cal.4th at pages 34-35, 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 : "We previously rejected this specific claim under substantially similar circumstances. ( People v. Price, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 445-446 [ 3 Cal. Rptr.2d 106 , 821 P.2d 610 ].) In so doing, we explained: `The purpose of the challenged instruction is to discourage the jury from irrelevant speculation about the prosecution's reasons for not jointly prosecuting all those shown by the evidence to have participated in the perpetration of the charged offenses, and also to discourage speculation abou

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People v. Caingreen
cal · 1995 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2016
2 sentences

2002As we said in People v. Cain, supra, 10 Cal.4th at pages 34-35, 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 : "We previously rejected this specific claim under substantially similar circumstances. ( People v. Price, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 445-446 [ 3 Cal. Rptr.2d 106 , 821 P.2d 610 ].) In so doing, we explained: `The purpose of the challenged instruction is to discourage the jury from irrelevant speculation about the prosecution's reasons for not jointly prosecuting all those shown by the evidence to have participated in the perpetration of the charged offenses, and also to discourage speculation abou

2002As we said in People v. Cain, supra, 10 Cal.4th at pages 34-35, 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 : "We previously rejected this specific claim under substantially similar circumstances. ( People v. Price, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 445-446 [ 3 Cal. Rptr.2d 106 , 821 P.2d 610 ].) In so doing, we explained: `The purpose of the challenged instruction is to discourage the jury from irrelevant speculation about the prosecution's reasons for not jointly prosecuting all those shown by the evidence to have participated in the perpetration of the charged offenses, and also to discourage speculation abou

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People v. Lawleygreen
cal · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016(People v. Valdez (2012) 55 Cal.4th 82, 148-149 [ 144 Cal.Rptr.3d 865 , 281 P.3d 924 ]; People v. Brasure (2008) 42 Cal.4th 1037, 1055-1056 [ 71 Cal.Rptr.3d 675 , 175 P.3d 632 ]; People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 162-163 [ 115 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 , 38 P.3d 461 ]; People v. Cain (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1, 34-35 [ 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 ].) *987 As in those cases, defendant’s jury was further instructed with CALJIC No. 2.20, which listed the criteria for the assessment of witness credibility, including the existence of any “bias, interest, or other motive” on the part of the witness.

2016(People v. Valdez (2012) 55 Cal.4th 82, 148-149 [ 144 Cal.Rptr.3d 865 , 281 P.3d 924 ]; People v. Brasure (2008) 42 Cal.4th 1037, 1055-1056 [ 71 Cal.Rptr.3d 675 , 175 P.3d 632 ]; People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 162-163 [ 115 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 , 38 P.3d 461 ]; People v. Cain (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1, 34-35 [ 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 ].) *987 As in those cases, defendant’s jury was further instructed with CALJIC No. 2.20, which listed the criteria for the assessment of witness credibility, including the existence of any “bias, interest, or other motive” on the part of the witness.

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People v. Valdezgreen
cal · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016(People v. Valdez (2012) 55 Cal.4th 82, 148-149 [ 144 Cal.Rptr.3d 865 , 281 P.3d 924 ]; People v. Brasure (2008) 42 Cal.4th 1037, 1055-1056 [ 71 Cal.Rptr.3d 675 , 175 P.3d 632 ]; People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 162-163 [ 115 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 , 38 P.3d 461 ]; People v. Cain (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1, 34-35 [ 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 ].) *987 As in those cases, defendant’s jury was further instructed with CALJIC No. 2.20, which listed the criteria for the assessment of witness credibility, including the existence of any “bias, interest, or other motive” on the part of the witness.

2016(People v. Valdez (2012) 55 Cal.4th 82, 148-149 [ 144 Cal.Rptr.3d 865 , 281 P.3d 924 ]; People v. Brasure (2008) 42 Cal.4th 1037, 1055-1056 [ 71 Cal.Rptr.3d 675 , 175 P.3d 632 ]; People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 162-163 [ 115 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 , 38 P.3d 461 ]; People v. Cain (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1, 34-35 [ 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 ].) *987 As in those cases, defendant’s jury was further instructed with CALJIC No. 2.20, which listed the criteria for the assessment of witness credibility, including the existence of any “bias, interest, or other motive” on the part of the witness.

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People v. Brasuregreen
cal · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016(People v. Valdez (2012) 55 Cal.4th 82, 148-149 [ 144 Cal.Rptr.3d 865 , 281 P.3d 924 ]; People v. Brasure (2008) 42 Cal.4th 1037, 1055-1056 [ 71 Cal.Rptr.3d 675 , 175 P.3d 632 ]; People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 162-163 [ 115 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 , 38 P.3d 461 ]; People v. Cain (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1, 34-35 [ 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 ].) *987 As in those cases, defendant’s jury was further instructed with CALJIC No. 2.20, which listed the criteria for the assessment of witness credibility, including the existence of any “bias, interest, or other motive” on the part of the witness.

2016(People v. Valdez (2012) 55 Cal.4th 82, 148-149 [ 144 Cal.Rptr.3d 865 , 281 P.3d 924 ]; People v. Brasure (2008) 42 Cal.4th 1037, 1055-1056 [ 71 Cal.Rptr.3d 675 , 175 P.3d 632 ]; People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 162-163 [ 115 Cal.Rptr.2d 614 , 38 P.3d 461 ]; People v. Cain (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1, 34-35 [ 40 Cal.Rptr.2d 481 , 892 P.2d 1224 ].) *987 As in those cases, defendant’s jury was further instructed with CALJIC No. 2.20, which listed the criteria for the assessment of witness credibility, including the existence of any “bias, interest, or other motive” on the part of the witness.

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People v. Carreragreen
cal · 1989 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014(See Williams, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 226 ; People v. Hardy (1992) 2 Cal.4th 86, 190 (Hardy); People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 312-313 (Carrera); People v. 3 Even applying the harmless error standard under Chapman, supra, 386 U.S. at page 24 , we conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that any error was harmless. 7 Jones (2003) 30 Cal.4th 1084, 1113 (Jones).) Giving CALJIC No. 2.11 .5 in such a case can be misleading because “[w]hen an accomplice . . . testifies, the instruction might suggest to the jury that it need not consider the factors it otherwise would employ to weigh the credibili

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People v. Williamsgreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014(People v. Williams (1997) 16 Cal.4th 153, 226 (Williams).) “The purpose of the challenged instruction is to discourage the jury from irrelevant speculation about the prosecution’s reasons for not jointly prosecuting all those shown by the evidence to have participated in the perpetration of the charged offenses, and also to discourage speculation about the eventual fates of unjoined perpetrators. [Citation.]” (People v. Price (1991) 1 Cal.4th 324, 446 .) Another purpose for the instruction “is to focus the jury’s attention on an individualized evaluation of the evidence against the person on

2014(See Williams, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 226 ; People v. Hardy (1992) 2 Cal.4th 86, 190 (Hardy); People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 312-313 (Carrera); People v. 3 Even applying the harmless error standard under Chapman, supra, 386 U.S. at page 24 , we conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that any error was harmless. 7 Jones (2003) 30 Cal.4th 1084, 1113 (Jones).) Giving CALJIC No. 2.11 .5 in such a case can be misleading because “[w]hen an accomplice . . . testifies, the instruction might suggest to the jury that it need not consider the factors it otherwise would employ to weigh the credibili

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People v. Hardygreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014(See Williams, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 226 ; People v. Hardy (1992) 2 Cal.4th 86, 190 (Hardy); People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 312-313 (Carrera); People v. 3 Even applying the harmless error standard under Chapman, supra, 386 U.S. at page 24 , we conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that any error was harmless. 7 Jones (2003) 30 Cal.4th 1084, 1113 (Jones).) Giving CALJIC No. 2.11 .5 in such a case can be misleading because “[w]hen an accomplice . . . testifies, the instruction might suggest to the jury that it need not consider the factors it otherwise would employ to weigh the credibili

2014(See Williams, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 226 ; People v. Hardy (1992) 2 Cal.4th 86, 190 (Hardy); People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 312-313 (Carrera); People v. 3 Even applying the harmless error standard under Chapman, supra, 386 U.S. at page 24 , we conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that any error was harmless. 7 Jones (2003) 30 Cal.4th 1084, 1113 (Jones).) Giving CALJIC No. 2.11 .5 in such a case can be misleading because “[w]hen an accomplice . . . testifies, the instruction might suggest to the jury that it need not consider the factors it otherwise would employ to weigh the credibili

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People v. Cornwellgreen
cal · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014(See Williams, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 226 ; People v. Hardy (1992) 2 Cal.4th 86, 190 (Hardy); People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 312-313 (Carrera); People v. 3 Even applying the harmless error standard under Chapman, supra, 386 U.S. at page 24 , we conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that any error was harmless. 7 Jones (2003) 30 Cal.4th 1084, 1113 (Jones).) Giving CALJIC No. 2.11 .5 in such a case can be misleading because “[w]hen an accomplice . . . testifies, the instruction might suggest to the jury that it need not consider the factors it otherwise would employ to weigh the credibili

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People v. Jonesgreen
cal · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014(See Williams, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 226 ; People v. Hardy (1992) 2 Cal.4th 86, 190 (Hardy); People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 312-313 (Carrera); People v. 3 Even applying the harmless error standard under Chapman, supra, 386 U.S. at page 24 , we conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that any error was harmless. 7 Jones (2003) 30 Cal.4th 1084, 1113 (Jones).) Giving CALJIC No. 2.11 .5 in such a case can be misleading because “[w]hen an accomplice . . . testifies, the instruction might suggest to the jury that it need not consider the factors it otherwise would employ to weigh the credibili

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Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

2014(See Williams, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 226 ; People v. Hardy (1992) 2 Cal.4th 86, 190 (Hardy); People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 312-313 (Carrera); People v. 3 Even applying the harmless error standard under Chapman, supra, 386 U.S. at page 24 , we conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that any error was harmless. 7 Jones (2003) 30 Cal.4th 1084, 1113 (Jones).) Giving CALJIC No. 2.11 .5 in such a case can be misleading because “[w]hen an accomplice . . . testifies, the instruction might suggest to the jury that it need not consider the factors it otherwise would employ to weigh the credibili

2014(See Williams, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 226 ; People v. Hardy (1992) 2 Cal.4th 86, 190 (Hardy); People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 312-313 (Carrera); People v. 3 Even applying the harmless error standard under Chapman, supra, 386 U.S. at page 24 , we conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that any error was harmless. 7 Jones (2003) 30 Cal.4th 1084, 1113 (Jones).) Giving CALJIC No. 2.11 .5 in such a case can be misleading because “[w]hen an accomplice . . . testifies, the instruction might suggest to the jury that it need not consider the factors it otherwise would employ to weigh the credibili

12014–2014
People v. Doolin green
cal · 2009
1 sentence

2014(See Williams, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 226 ; People v. Hardy (1992) 2 Cal.4th 86, 190 (Hardy); People v. Carrera (1989) 49 Cal.3d 291, 312-313 (Carrera); People v. 3 Even applying the harmless error standard under Chapman, supra, 386 U.S. at page 24 , we conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that any error was harmless. 7 Jones (2003) 30 Cal.4th 1084, 1113 (Jones).) Giving CALJIC No. 2.11 .5 in such a case can be misleading because “[w]hen an accomplice . . . testifies, the instruction might suggest to the jury that it need not consider the factors it otherwise would employ to weigh the credibili

12014–2014
People v. Taylor green
cal · 1974
2 sentences

2002Claimed collateral estoppel effect of Brian Seabourn's acquittal of first degree murder charge Defendant argues that, under the collateral estoppel principles articulated in People v. Taylor (1974) 12 Cal.3d 686 , 117 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 527 P.2d 622 , his conviction of first degree murder with special circumstances and conspiracy to commit murder must be reversed because his criminal liability was predicated on the actions of the actual killer, Brian Seabourn, who, after defendant's trial, was convicted of only second degree murder (and thus implicitly was acquitted of first degree murder). [24] I

2002Claimed collateral estoppel effect of Brian Seabourn's acquittal of first degree murder charge Defendant argues that, under the collateral estoppel principles articulated in People v. Taylor (1974) 12 Cal.3d 686 , 117 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 527 P.2d 622 , his conviction of first degree murder with special circumstances and conspiracy to commit murder must be reversed because his criminal liability was predicated on the actions of the actual killer, Brian Seabourn, who, after defendant's trial, was convicted of only second degree murder (and thus implicitly was acquitted of first degree murder). [24] I

12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (5)

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