What is the test for giving a jury instruction that pinpoints a defense theory of the case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Nakamura, A150515 (Cal. App. 2018):
" ' "[I]n appropriate circumstances" a trial court may be required to give a requested jury instruction that pinpoints a defense theory of the case . . . .' " (People v.
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