Topic: review of the adequacy of instructions is based on whether … · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 29 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from People v. Posey.

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1 People v. Posey Anchor
cal · 2004
green “review of the adequacy of instructions is based on whether the trial court 'fully and fairly instructed on the applicable law.” 17
2 People v. Mickey
cal · 1991
green “instructions should be interpreted, if possible, so as to support the judgment rather than defeat it if they are reasonably susceptible to such interpretation.” 12

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