In a criminal case, in what circumstances will the trial court grant a request to instruct on the general principles of law relevant to the issue?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Gentile, E069088 (Cal. App. 2018):
In criminal cases, even in the absence of a request, the trial court must instruct on the general principles of law relevant to the issues raised by the evidence. (People v.
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