California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Clinton, A140056 (Cal. App. 2016):
"When a legally correct instruction is requested, however, it should be given 'if it is supported by substantial evidence, that is, evidence sufficient to deserve jury consideration.' " (People v. Wilkins (2013) 56 Cal.4th 333, 347.)
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