In what circumstances will a judge order a new trial on the grounds of reversible error in a nonstatutory reasonable doubt instruction?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People of Territory of Guam v. Castro, 883 F.2d 1024 (9th Cir. 1989):

The nonstatutory reasonable doubt instruction used in this case constitutes reversible error. Guam v. Ibanez, No. 88-1462 (9th Cir. July 11, 1989). We reverse and remand for a new trial.

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