If you are unable to recall specific details of an incident, do you need to recall the facts immediately?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Webster, F069405 (Cal. App. 2016):
[analyzing CALJIC No. 2.62].) A failure to recall specific details also precludes the giving of this instruction. (People v. Roehler (1985) 167 Cal.App.3d 353, 393.)
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