What is the test for giving an instruction on the principle of 'pinpoint instruction' relating to particular evidence to an element of the crime?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Quiming, H043494 (Cal. App. 2018):
that an instruction on this principle "is a 'pinpoint instruction' relating particular evidence to an element of the offense, and therefore need not be given on the court's own motion." (People v. Rogers (2006) 39 Cal.4th 826, 878 (Rogers).)
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