What is the test for a jury to determine the appropriate penalty for a defendant who pleaded guilty to a charge of assault?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Gonzalez, 275 Cal.Rptr. 729, 51 Cal.3d 1179, 800 P.2d 1159 (Cal. 1990):
Defendant urges that the instructions and argument precluded the jury from considering its "lingering doubt" about his guilt for purposes of deciding the appropriate penalty. (See People v. Terry (1964) 61 Cal.2d 137, 145-147, 37 Cal.Rptr. 605, 390 P.2d 381.) We disagree.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Can a defendant appeal against his conviction for assault on a charge of assault against a defendant who pleaded guilty to the same charge? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for a motion for a retrial of a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault and a similar charge against the same defendant? (California, United States of America)
What is the effect of the Court of Appeal's recent finding that a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a charge of perverting the course of justice in a sexual assault case has been found guilty of a similar charge in a similar case? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for determining the appropriate sentencing of a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault? (California, United States of America)
In a motion for a new trial on a charge of sexual assault brought by defendant Perez, who has pleaded not guilty to the charge, is the evidence insufficient to support his claim of insufficiency of evidence? (California, United States of America)
What is the appropriate sentence for a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice? (California, United States of America)
What options are available to a defendant in a sexual assault case where they have pleaded guilty to the same charges against two different defendants? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant plead guilty on appeal for the purposes of pleading guilty to assault? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant who has entered a guilty plea for the purposes of pleading not guilty to a charge of assault have the option of representing himself at trial? (California, United States of America)
Does a defendant who pleads not guilty by reason of insanity have to plead not guilty to the same charge under section 1016 of the California Criminal Code? (California, United States of America)
