In what circumstances will the court reject an argument by a defendant that the evidence does not support their claim of intent to kill?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Chavez, E055599 (Cal. App. 2013):
In People v. Lashley (1991) 1 Cal.App.4th 938, the defendant argued the evidence was insufficient to show an intent to kill because "had he truly intended to kill [the victim] he would have fired more than one shot at his target or taken some other action to insure the accuracy of his aim." (Id. at p. 945.) The court soundly rejected that
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