Is there any error in giving the jury instructions concerning false and misleading statements or possession of recently stolen property?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Vansickle, A156274 (Cal. App. 2020):
Vansickle contends that the trial court erred in giving two jury instructions concerning false and misleading statements (CALCRIM No. 362) and possession of recently stolen property (CALCRIM No. 376). We review the issue de novo (see People v. Mitchell (2019) 7 Cal.5th 561, 579) and find no error.
Over a defense objection, the trial court instructed the jury, pursuant to CALCRIM No. 362, as follows:
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