What is the test for voluntary manslaughter in a murder case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Avila, D074458 (Cal. App. 2019):
In a murder case, the trial court has an obligation to instruct the jury on voluntary manslaughter based on sudden quarrel or heat of passion, or any other lesser included offenses, if the associated defense theory is supported by substantial evidence. (People v.
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