Can a defendant object to an instruction in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Penaloza, G044756 (Cal. App. 2013):
Defendant did not object to the instruction. Although one must generally object to an instruction correct in the law in order to raise the issue on appeal, we may consider the issue if it affects the defendant's substantial rights. (People v. Zamudio
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