How have courts interpreted the modified pattern instruction on involuntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Feaster, C083871 (Cal. App. 2018):
5. Because the original instruction on involuntary manslaughter was full and complete, the trial court had the discretion to direct the jury to reread the modified pattern instruction on the offense, rather than provide further instruction. (People v. Montero (2007) 155 Cal.App.4th 1170, 1179.)
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