Is there any instructional error in instructing a jury to find a motor vehicle?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Macon, B293429 (Cal. App. 2020):

Macon argues the jury instructions were bad for two reasons. First, he argues the instructions did not say his intent to take the mini-bike had to exist before or during his use of force. Second, he argues no instruction defined "motor vehicle." These arguments err. The court properly instructed the jury.

We independently review claims of instructional error. (People v. Guiuan (1998) 18 Cal.4th 558, 569-570.)

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