Explore 4 court opinions on Jury Instructions For Voluntary Manslaughter. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Prior bad acts evidence admissible to prove motive, intent, and identity.
People v. Craig, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Craig, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Prior conviction evidence and jury instructions upheld in murder conviction
People v. Grandberry, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Grandberry, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with ...
California Court Affirms Murder Conviction and Death Sentence
People v. Melgoza, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. On appeal, ...
Court Affirms Child Endangerment Conviction Based on Sufficient Evidence
People v. Wright, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Wright, was convicted of felony child endangerment and child abuse after...