What is the test for instructing a jury on self-defense or defense of another?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Switt, B272443 (Cal. App. 2017):
"'The trial court is obligated to instruct the jury on all general principles of law relevant to the issues raised by the evidence, whether or not the defendant makes a formal request.' [Citations.]" (People v. Rogers (2006) 39 Cal.4th 826, 866.) Appellant contends there was substantial evidence in the record to support giving an instruction on self-defense or a defense of another. We are not persuaded.
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