What is the effect of the addition to the word "perfectly self-defence" in the context of imperfect self-defense?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Cordero, 216 Cal.App.3d 275, 264 Cal.Rptr. 774 (Cal. App. 1989):
While we agree the added sentence further clarifies the concept of imperfect self-defense, we are not persuaded its omission misled the jury. The language of CALJIC Nos. 8.40 and 8.50 is clear. Moreover, we have reviewed the arguments of both counsel and find neither distorted the meaning of this legal principle. (See People v. Brown (1988) 45 Cal.3d 1247, 1256, 248 Cal.Rptr. 817, 756 P.2d 204.)
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