In a criminal case in which conflicting testimony is presented, what is the standard of care provided by the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Martine, B263819 (Cal. App. 2016):
1191.) The instruction should be given in every criminal case in which conflicting testimony is presented. (People v. Cleveland (2004) 32 Cal.4th 704, 751; People v. Rincon-Pineda (1975) 14 Cal.3d 864, 884-885.)
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