What is the test for an alleged error in failing to instruct on a defense or general principles of law relevant to the issue?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Martin, B230257 (Cal. App. 2012):
review de novo an alleged error in failing to instruct on a defense or general principles of law relevant to the issues. (People v. Russell (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1415, 1424.)
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