In what circumstances have courts been found to be inconsistent with the law with respect to aggravating factors?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Vines, 11 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 5955, 124 Cal.Rptr.3d 830, 2011 Daily Journal D.A.R. 7133, 251 P.3d 943, 51 Cal.4th 830 (Cal. 2011):

In failing to require jury unanimity with respect to aggravating factors ( People v. Abilez, supra, 41 Cal.4th at p. 533, 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 526, 161 P.3d 58);

In failing to impose a burden of proof on either party, even if only proof by a preponderance of the evidence, or, alternatively, in failing to instruct the jury on the absence of a burden of proof ( People v. Cowan, supra, 50 Cal.4th at p. 509, 113 Cal.Rptr.3d 850, 236 P.3d 1074; People v. Abilez, supra, 41 Cal.4th at p. 533, 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 526, 161 P.3d 58);

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