What instruction is proper to leave the scene of a crime where the crime scene has been contaminated with blood?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Glynn, C073872 (Cal. App. 2015):
The instruction is proper where the defendant attempted to leave the crime scene under circumstances suggesting movement motivated by consciousness of guilt and a purpose to avoid being arrested. (People v. Bonilla (2007) 41 Cal.4th 313, 328.)
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