What standard of review applies to self-defense instructions?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. McDonald, F068137 (Cal. App. 2017):
"The independent or de novo standard of review is applicable in assessing whether instructions correctly state the law." (People v. Posey (2004) 32 Cal.4th 193, 218.) Defendant challenges the accuracy of the self-defense instruction given to the jury.
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