California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Jorgensen, C065348 (Cal. App. 2011):
Defendant did not object to the instruction. However, since his contention addresses his substantial rights, it is not forfeited on appeal. (People v. Palmer (2005) 133 Cal.App.4th 1141, 1156; see also 1259.)
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