What is the de novo standard of review applied in assessing whether instructions correctly state the law?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Jones, D069649 (Cal. App. 2016):

The de novo standard of review applies in assessing whether instructions correctly state the law and whether the instructions effectively direct a finding adverse to a defendant by removing an issue from the jury's consideration. (People v. Posey (2004) 32 Cal.4th 193, 218.)

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