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FORECITE Spring 2009 Newsletter 

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Spring 2009 FORECITE Newsletter
Table of Contents
 

PRACTICE GUIDE 

PG I(B)(4) CAVEAT: The Superior Court Of Los Angeles No Longer Maintains CALJIC
PG I(B)(5) CALCRIM Is No More Sacrosanct Than Was CALJIC
PG II(C) Language From Appellate Court Opinions
PG III(D) Improper To Instruct On Defense Burden To Produce Evidence Or To Suggest That Defense Must “Raise” Or “Create” A Reasonable Doubt
PG III(E) Any Single Fact May Be Sufficient To Leave the Jury With A Reasonable Doubt
PG V(A)(6)(2) Duty To Instruct On Inconsistent Defenses
PG V(A)(7) Judge’s Duty To Instruct On Lesser Included Offense
PG V(A)(7.1) Sua Sponte Duty
PG V(A)(7.2) Instruction on Lesser Included Over Defense Objection
PG V(A)(7.3) Instructing On Lesser Included Offenses Under CALCRIM.
PG V(E)(1) Timing Of Instructions Generally
PG V(E)(2) Preinstruction Required (PC 1122(a)):
PG V(I)(B) Variance Between Reporter’s Transcript And Written Instructions:
PG V(I)(B)(1) Case By Case Analysis
PG V(I)(B)(2) Insignificant Discrepancies: Presumption That Jurors Followed Written Instructions
PG V(I)(B)(3) Reporter’s Version Not Sacrosanct As To Punctuation And Format
PG V(I)(B)(4) Substantial Discrepancies: Oral Instructions Should Control
PG V(I)(B)(5) Failure To Orally Instruct On An Individual Written Instruction
PG V(I)(B)(6) Correct Oral Instruction Does Not Cure Erroneous Or Incomplete Written Instruction
PG V(I)(D)(1) Waiver Of Reporter
PG V(I)(D)(2) Stipulation That Oral Instructions Not Be Reported
PG V(K) Instruction on Inconsistent Defenses
PG VII(I) CG 4.2 CONSTITUTIONAL GROUNDS FOR INSTRUCTION REQUESTS:
Defendant Has No Burden To Prove Defense Theory Which Negates Element Of Charge
PG X(A)(1.3.2) Neither Defendant’s Testimony Nor Affirmative Defense Evidence Is Necessary For Instruction On Defense Theory
PG X(A)(3.2) Whether Reviewing Court Should Not Interpret Instructions So As To Support The Judgment
PG X(A)(10)(a) Standard Of Review: Federal Habeas Where State Court Did Not Reach The Issue
PG X(A)(10)(b) Standard Of Review: Jury Instruction Error On Federal Habeas
PG X(E)(19)(1.2) Jurors’ Inability To Perform Mental Gymnastics
PG X(G)(9) Applicability Of Guiton When Prosecutor Argues Alternative Theories To The Jurors
PG XI(C)(2) Whether CALJIC Should Still Be Used
PG XI(G) CALCRIM And Lesser Included Offense Instructions

CALJIC 

F 103.2 Inst 3 The Jury Should Be Instructed Using The “Each Element” Formulation Of The January 2006 Version Of CALCRIM 220
F 105.2 Inst 1 (a&b) Improper To Imply A Defense Obligation To “Disprove” The Truth Or Accuracy Of Testimony
F 105.7 Inst 1 Witness Inaccuracy As To One Fact Relevant To Other Facts
F 332 Inst 1 Jurors Not Required To “Decide” Truth And Accuracy Of Information Relied Upon By Expert
F 332 Inst 4 Expert Witness: Opinion Only As Good As Foundational Facts
F 332 Inst 5 Consideration Of Reasonableness Of Reliance On Information From Others
F 350 Inst 2 Use Of The Phrase “Create A Reasonable Doubt” Erroneously Implies A Defense Burden
F 362.1 Inst 9 Consciousness Of Guilt From False Statements: Defense Objection Precludes Instruction Which Benefits Defendant
F 362.2 Inst 6 Consciousness Of Guilt Only Applicable To False Statements Made Before Trial
F 362 Note 5 False Statements Only Applicable To Collateral Facts Or Incredible Statements
F 370 Inst 4 Need To Differentiate Between Common Sense And Technical Legal Definitions Of Motive
F 370 Inst 11 Challenge To Motive Instruction As Argumentative And Confusing
F 416.3 Inst 4 Improper Argumentative And Duplicative Reference To Matters Which The Prosecution Does “Not Have To Prove”
F 420.4 Inst 4 Withdrawal From Conspiracy: Who Has Burden Of Proof
F 420.4 Inst 5 Conspiracy: If Jurors Have A Reasonable Doubt Whether Or Not Defendant Withdrew They Must Acquit
F 505.6 Inst 5 Self-Defense Available When Defendant Only Threatens To Use Force
F 510 Note 1 Instruction On Both Accident And Self-Defense
F 510 Note 2 Self-Defense Available When Defendant Only Threatens To Use Force
F 520.6 Inst 1 The CALCRIM Instructions Fail To Make It Clear That Absence Of Passion/Quarrel And Absence Of Imperfect Defense Are Prerequisites Which The Jurors Must Find Before Convicting The Defendant Of Murder Or Attempted Murder
F 520 Note 1 Applicability Of Implied Malice To Fetus Murder – Knowledge Of Fetus Not Required
F 570 Note 4 Heat Of Passion: Defense Theory Of Accident Does Not Preclude Instruction On Provocation
F 570.2 Inst 1 CALCRIM 570 Improperly Requires Jurors To Find That A Reasonable Person Would Kill When Provoked
F 571.5 Inst 2 Imperfect Self-Defense Available When Defendant Only Threatens To Use Force
F 600.5 Inst 3 The CALCRIM Instructions Fail To Make It Clear That Absence Of Passion/Quarrel And Absence Of Imperfect Defense Are Prerequisites Which The Jurors Must Find Before Convicting The Defendant Of Murder Or Attempted Murder
F 604 Inst 1 In Defining Imperfect Defense As Existing Only Where Both Of The Defendant’s Beliefs Are Unreasonable, CALCRIM 604 Misstates The Law
F 640 Note 1 The CALCRIM Instructions On Deliberation Procedure Fail To Require Consideration Of Omitted Elements Or Sub-Elements
F 641 Note 1 The CALCRIM Instructions On Deliberation Procedure Fail To Require Consideration Of Omitted Elements Or Sub-Elements
F 820.5 Inst 3 (a&b) Assault On Child Under 8 Resulting In Death (PC 273ab): Objective Reasonable Person Standard
F 841.5 Inst 3 Simple Battery Against Spouse, Etc. (PC 243(e)(1): Former Cohabitant Is Not Separate Category Of Offender
F 937.9 Note 1 Sexual Battery (PC 243.4(e)(1)) Not LIO Of Sexual Battery By Fraudulent Representation (PC 243.4(c))
F 938.9 Note 1 Sexual Battery (PC 243.4(e)(1)) Not LIO Of Sexual Battery By Fraudulent Representation (PC 243.4(c))
F 945.5 Inst 9 Incorporation Of Physical Injury Definition Into Enumerated Elements
F 965.9 Note 1 Shooting At Inhabited Dwelling Or Occupied Motor Vehicle (PC 246): Grossly Negligent Discharge Of A Firearm (PC 246.3) As Lesser Included
F 965.9 Note 2 Shooting At An Occupied Vehicle: ADW Is Not An LIO (PC 246)
F 965.9 Note 3 Shooting At Inhabited Dwelling: Lesser Offense Of Violating City Ordinance (PC 246)
F 970.9 Note 1 Shooting Firearm In Grossly Negligent Manner (PC 246.43) Is Lesser Included Of Shooting At Inhabited Dwelling Or Occupied Motor Vehicle (PC 246)
F 983 Note 1 Brandishing Firearm In Self-Defense – Immediate Threat To Use Force
F 983 Note 2 Self-Defense Generally
F 983 Note 3 Self-Defense Available When Defendant Threatens To Use Force
F 985.3 Note 1 Brandishing Firearm Or Deadly Weapon: Misdemeanor – CALCRIM Cross-References And Research Notes
F 985 Note 3 Self-Defense Generally
F 985 Note 4 Self-Defense Available When Defendant Threatens To Use Force
F 1191 Note 9 Constitutional Challenge To Propensity Evidence Based On Inability Of Jurors To Follow Limiting Instructions
F 1203.5 Inst 4 Concurrence Of Act And Intent
F 1215.5 Inst 6 Substantial Distance For Kidnapping: Juror Not Required To Consider Contextual Factors
F 1225.3 Inst 2 Defense To Kidnapping: Who Has Burden Of Proof?
F 1600.2 Inst 2 Tailor To Facts: Element 5 When Store Or Business Employee Is Alleged Victim
F 1600.5 Inst 11 Possession Issues And Instructions
F 1600 Note 13   Robbery: Employees Of A Business Constructively Possess The Business Owner’s Property During A Robbery
F 1820 Note 5 Auto Taking: Accessory After The Fact Liability
F 2330.5 Inst 3 No Requirement That Manufacturing Begin With Innocuous Chemical
F 2575 Note 1 Definition Of “Breakable”
F 2745 Inst 1 Definition Of “Sharp Instrument”
F 3305 Inst 1 Duress To Negate Criminal Intent
F 3404 Note 1 Instruction On Both Accident And Self-Defense
F 3425 Inst 2 Instruction That Jurors “Should” Find Consciousness If The Defendant Acted As If Conscious As Improper Presumption And Argument
F 3470.7 Inst 4 Self-Defense Available When Defendant Threatens To Use Force
F 3471 Inst 5 Mutual Combat Requires “Prearrangement” or “Agreement to Fight”
F 3500.1 Note 4 Juror Unanimity: Constitutional Principles
F 3517 Inst 6 Definition Of Greater Offense Should Include Elements Of Lesser Offense Which The Prosecution Must Negate
F 3517 Note 11 The CALCRIM Instructions On Deliberation Procedure Fail To Require Consideration Of Omitted Elements Or Sub-Elements
F 3518  Deliberations And Completion Of Verdict Forms: For Use When Lesser Included Offenses And Greater Crimes Are Not Separately Charged And The Jury Is Given Only One Not Guilty Verdict Form for Each Count (Non-Homicide)
F 3518 Note 1 The CALCRIM Instructions On Deliberation Procedure Fail To Require Consideration Of Omitted Elements Or Sub-Elements
F 3519  Deliberations and Completion of Verdict Forms: Lesser Offenses—For Use When Lesser Included Offenses and Greater Crimes Are Separately Charged (Non-Homicide)
F 3519 Note 1 The CALCRIM Instructions On Deliberation Procedure Fail To Require Consideration Of Omitted Elements Or Sub-Elements

CALCRIM 

F 1.00 n9   Error To Instruct Or Imply That Defense Has Any Burden Of “Going Forward” With Evidence
F 1.00 n10  Defendant Need Not Produce Affirmative Evidence To Satisfy Evidentiary Burden For Instruction
F 2.03 n16 Defendant’s Testimony Consistent With Pretrial Statements
F 2.03 n23  Consciousness Of Guilty Only Applicable To False Statements Made Before Trial
F 5.12 n7   Duty To Instruct On Self-defense Or Imperfect Self-defense When Defendant Has Not Testified
F 9.40 n13 Robbery: Employees Of A Business Constructively Possess The Business Owner’s Property During A Robbery
F 12.24.1 n12 Medical Necessity Defense (HS 11362.5): At EC 402 Hearing Defendant Need Only Establish That The Jurors Could Have A Reasonable Doubt
F 14.66a Receiving Stolen Property With Innocent Intent: Burden Of Proof As To Affirmative Defense
CHK III(A) Terms With A Specialized Or Technical Legal Meaning
CHK IV(A)   Rules of Statutory Construction: Ambiguous Statutory Language Must Be Construed In Favor Of The Defendant
LIO VI  Lesser Included Checklist:
  PC 243.4(a), PC 243.4(b), PC 243.4(c), PC 243.4(d) – Sexual Battery
  PC 246 – Shooting At Occupied Dwelling/Vehicle

  ANNOTATED LIST OF CALCRIM INSTRUCTIONS
DISCUSSED IN THE CASE LAW

Twenty-two new annotations (over 180 annotations total) on over 90 CALCRIM instructions

FALL 2008 CALCRIM REVISIONS
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APRIL 2009 PROPOSED CALCRIM REVISIONS

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