Is there any error in reading the "reasonable doubt" instruction at the close of the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Herrera-Zuleta, 937 F.2d 614 (9th Cir. 1991):
Herrera makes several challenges the "reasonable doubt" instruction read to the jury at the close of the trial. Defense counsel made no objection to the instruction at the time of trial and thus the instruction is reviewed for clear error. United States v. Kessi, 868 F.2d 1097, 1102 (9th Cir.1989).
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