What is the test for knowing or reasonably should have known that the victim was a peace officer?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Buckley, 183 Cal.App.3d 489, 228 Cal.Rptr. 128 (Cal. App. 1986):
4 No issue is presented concerning the requirement that the defendant knew or reasonably should have known that the peace-officer victim was "engaged in the performance of his duties," and no further discussion to this qualifying phrase will be given.
5 People v. Davis (1981) 29 Cal.3d 814, 176 Cal.Rptr. 521, 633 P.2d 186.
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