Is there any evidence that a jury was instructed to consider the prosecution's burden of proof in the context of self-defense?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Bryant, A128827 (Cal. App. 2012):
Finally, the record is devoid of any indication the jury was confused or misled about the prosecution's burden of proof with regard to self-defense, or that defense counsel was concerned about the potential effect of the omitted oral instruction. (See People v. Famalaro (2011) 52 Cal.4th 1, 42.)
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