5 California Criminal Law (3d), Criminal Trial

 

I. IN GENERAL

A. The Court and the Judge.

1. [§1] Distinction Between Court and Judge.

2. Disqualification of Judge.

(a) [§2] In General.

(b) [§3] Challenge for Cause.

(c) Peremptory Challenge.

(1) [§4] In General.

(2) [§5] Form and Time of Motion.

(3) [§6] Number of Challenges.

B. Functions and Powers of Trial Judge.

1. General Control Over Proceedings.

(a) [§7] In General.

(b) [§8] Preserving Order.

(c) [§9] Security in Courtroom.

2. Custody and Control of Defendant.

(a) [§10] In General.

(b) Physical Restraint of Defendant.

(1) [§11] Requirement of Necessity.

(2) [§12] Restraint at Trial.

(3) [§13] Restraint at Nontrial Proceedings.

(4) [§14] Restraint for Reasons Other Than Courtroom Security.

(5) [§15] Electronic Restraint.

(6) [§16] Use of Gag.

(c) [§17] Security Personnel in Courtroom.

(d) Clothing and Appearance of Defendant and Defense Witnesses.

(1) [§18] Incarcerated Defendant or Witness.

(2) [§19] Indigent Defendant.

(e) [§20] Search for Weapons.

(f) [§21] Removal of Defendant From Courtroom.

3. Control Over Counsel.

(a) [§22] Punishment for Contempt.

(b) [§23] Imposition of Monetary Sanctions.

(c) [§24] Admonishment of Counsel.

4. Limitation on Power To Consider Defendant's Record.

(a) [§25] General Prohibition.

(b) [§26] Exceptions.

 

II. DISCOVERY

A. In General.

1. [§27] Nature of Criminal Discovery.

2. Development Before Proposition 115.

(a) [§28] California Law.

(b) [§29] Federal Law.

3. Proposition 115.

(a) [§30] Enactment.

(b) [§31] Purposes.

(c) [§32] Exclusivity of Provisions.

(d) [§33] Provisions Constitutional.

(e) [§34] Proceedings Covered.

(f) [§35] Matters Not Covered.

(g) [§36] Information Protected From Discovery.

4. Federal Actions.

(a) [§37] Jencks Act.

(b) [§38] Federal Rules.

B. Discovery by Defendant.

1. Prosecution's General Duty To Disclose.

(a) [§39] In General.

(b) [§40] Under Statute.

(c) [§41] Under Federal Constitution.

2. Discovery of Particular Matters.

(a) [§42] Identification of Prosecution Witnesses.

(b) [§43] Identity of Informer.

(c) [§44] Defendant's Own Statements.

(d) [§45] Oral Statements.

(e) [§46] Witness' "Rap Sheet."

(f) [§47] Investigative Reports of Similar Crimes.

(g) [§48] Transcripts and Public Records.

(h) [§49] Information on Discriminatory Prosecution.

(i) Police Personnel and Complaint Records.

(1) [§50] The Pitchess Rule.

(2) [§51] Codification of Rule.

(3) Confidentiality of Records.

(aa) [§52] In General.

(bb) [§53] Public Disclosure of Records.

(4) [§54] Privacy Rights of Third Persons.

(5) Procedure To Obtain Disclosure.

(aa) [§55] Motion and Notification.

(bb) [§56] Affidavits.

(cc) [§57] Showing of Good Cause.

(dd) [§58] Hearing on Motion.

(dd-1) [§58A] (New) Documents Produced and Made Part of Record.

(ee) [§59] Determination of Relevancy.

(ff) [§60] Ruling by Trial Court.

(gg) [§61] Review.

(6) [§62] Sanctions for Destruction of Records.

(j) Jury Information.

(1) [§63] Jury Lists and Venire.

(2) [§64] Jurors' Addresses and Phone Numbers.

(3) [§65] Jury Data Kept by Prosecution.

(k) Depositions.

(1) [§66] Conditional Examination.

(2) [§67] Nonresident Witness.

(3) [§68] No Deposition of Available Witness.

(l) [§69] Discovery From Private Party Witness.

(m) [§70] Matters Not in Prosecution's Possession.

(n) [§71] Impeachment Information.

(o) [§72] Other Evidence.

C. Discovery by Prosecution.

1. [§73] In General.

2. [§74] Defendant's Statutory Duty To Disclose.

3. [§75] Experts' Identity and Reports.

D. Procedure.

1. Time for Discovery.

(a) [§76] In General.

(b) [§77] Discovery at Trial.

(c) [§78] Discovery After Trial.

2. Denial, Restriction, or Deferral of Discovery.

(a) [§79] For Good Cause.

(b) [§80] Deferral of Penalty Phase Discovery.

3. Enforcement of Discovery.

(a) [§81] Informal Request.

(b) [§82] Motion.

(c) Court Order.

(1) [§83] In General.

(2) [§84] Dismissal.

(3) [§85] Preclusion of Testimony.

(d) Review.

(1) [§86] Denial of Discovery.

(2) [§87] Grant of Discovery.

4. [§88] Interview of Disclosed Witness.

 

III. CUSTODIAL QUESTIONING: MIRANDA RIGHTS

A. Development of Miranda Rule.

1. [§89] In General.

2. [§90] Escobedo and Dorado Cases.

3. [§91] Miranda Case.

4. [§92] Subsequent Development and Reaffirmation of Rule.

B. Statements and Other Evidence Within Rule.

1. [§93] General Scope of Rule.

2. [§94] Silence.

3. [§95] Statements With Advice of Counsel.

4. [§96] Statements Made by Accomplice.

5. [§97] Evidence Discovered Through Defendant's Response.

6. [§98] Exercise of Right as Evidence of Capacity.

C. Exceptions to Rule.

1. [§99] In General.

2. [§100] Rescue Doctrine.

3. [§101] Public Safety Exception.

4. [§102] No Good Faith Exception.

D. Custodial Interrogation.

1. [§103] General Requirement.

2. Custody.

(a) [§104] In General.

(b) [§105] Detention May Be Constructive.

(c) [§106] Temporary Detention Insufficient.

(d [§107] Place of Questioning Not Determinative.

3. Interrogation.

(a) [§108] In General.

(b [§109] Factors Considered.

(c) [§110] Volunteered Statements Admissible.

(c-1)[§110A] (New) Questioning on Reasons for Asserting Rights Is Improper.

(d) Status of Interrogator.

(1) [§111] In General.

(2) [§112] Prosecution Psychiatrist.

(3) [§113] Court-Appointed Psychiatrist.

(4) [§114] Probation or Parole Officer.

(5) [§115] Government Investigator.

(6) [§116] Undercover Agent.

(7) [§117] Security Person.

(8) [§118] Eavesdropper.

(9) [§119] Other Interrogators.

E. Communication of Rights.

1. [§120] Warning of Miranda Rights.

2. [§121] No Warning Required of Charge or Punishment.

3. [§122] Prosecutor's Promise Not To Use Response Against Suspect.

F. Assertion of Rights.

1. [§123] In General.

2. Request for Counsel.

(a) [§124] In General.

(b) [§125] Assertion Must Be Unambiguous.

(c) [§126] Request for Attorney in Future.

(d) [§127] Minor's Request for Adult.

(e) Request as Bar to Later Questioning.

(1) [§128] General Prohibition in Absence of Counsel.

(2) [§129] Effect of Break in Custody.

(3) [§130] Defendant's Initiation of Later Interrogation.

3. Election of Silence.

(a) [§131] Mosley Case.

(b) [§132] California Decisions.

G. Waiver of Rights.

1. [§133] In General.

2. [§134] Implied Waiver.

3. [§135] Limited Waiver.

4. [§136] Waiver by Minor.

5. [§137] Waiver at Subsequent Interrogation.

6. Effect of Prior Police Violation.

(a) [§138] Miranda Violation.

(b) [§139] Illegal Arrest.

(c) [§140] Illegal Search and Seizure.

7. [§141] Attorney's Attempt To Contact Defendant Does Not Invalidate Waiver.

H. [§142] Procedure To Determine Compliance.

 

IV. RIGHT TO COUNSEL

A. In General.

1. [§143] Rights Protected.

2. Protection Under Federal Constitution.

(a) [§144] Governing Provisions.

(b) [§145] Development of Law.

3. [§146] Protection Under California Law.

4. Offenses to Which Right Applies.

(a) [§147] All Felonies and Misdemeanors.

(b) [§148] Attack on Prior Convictions.

5. Proceedings Requiring Counsel.

(a) [§149] Governing Principles.

(b) [§150] Counsel Required.

(c) [§151] Counsel Not Required.

6. [§151A] (New) Forfeiture To File Appeal.

B. Opportunity To Obtain Counsel.

1. [§152] Advising Defendant of Right.

2. Continuance To Obtain Counsel.

(a) [§153] In General.

(b) [§154] Illustrations: Denial Reversed.

(c) [§155] Illustrations: Denial Upheld.

3. [§156] Refusal To Release Defendant's Funds.

C. [§157] Representation by Counsel of Choice.

D. Appointment of Counsel.

1. [§158] In General.

2. Selection of Counsel.

(a) [§159] No Unrestricted Choice by Defendant.

(b) [§160] Consideration of Defendant's Choice.

(c) [§161] Illustrations.

3. Appointment of Member of Bar.

(a) [§162] In General.

(b) [§163] Compensation.

4. Appointment of Public Defender.

(a) [§164] In General.

(b) [§165] Appointment In Lieu of Alternative Counsel.

(c) [§166] Duties.

(d) [§167] Status and Capacity.

5. Readiness To Proceed.

(a) [§168] Statutory Requirement.

(b) [§169] Determination of Readiness.

6. Indigency of Defendant.

(a) [§170] In General.

(b) [§171] Test of Indigency.

(c) [§172] Determination of Indigency.

7. Ancillary Defense Services.

(a) [§173] In General.

(b) Capital Cases.

(1) [§174] In General.

(2) [§175] Additional Counsel.

(c) [§176] Choice of Experts.

(d) [§177] No Right That Assistance Be Effective.

8. Reimbursement for Cost.

(a) [§178] Defendant's Obligation.

(b) [§179] Notice and Hearing.

(c) [§180] Amount Recoverable.

(d) [§181] Constitutionality.

E. Change of Counsel.

1. Withdrawal, Discharge, and Substitution of Attorney.

(a) [§182] In General.

(b) [§183] Substitution of Appointed for Retained Counsel.

2. Removal by Court.

(a) [§184] In General.

(b) [§185] Ineffective Representation.

(c) Conflict of Interest.

(1) [§186] In General.

(2) [§187] Conflict Limited to Preliminary Matter.

(3) [§188] Acceptance of Attorney's Representation That Conflict Exists.

(4) [§189] Waiver of Right to Conflict-Free Representation.

F. Separate Counsel for Multiple Defendants.

1. [§190] Nature of Right.

2. Conflict of Interest as Ground.

(a) [§191] In General.

(b) [§192] Conflict Arising From Different Proceedings.

(c) [§193] Effect of Joint Representation by Retained Attorney.

(d) [§194] Effect of Joint Representation by Law Partners.

3. Waiver of Right.

(a) [§195] In General.

(b) [§196] Prerequisite: Initial Appointment of Separate Counsel.

4. [§197] Illustrations: Improper Denial.

5. [§198] Illustrations: Proper Denial.

G. Competency and Effective Assistance of Counsel.

1. [§199] In General.

2. [§200] Commentary.

3. Standard for Effective Assistance.

(a) [§201] Former Ibarra Rule.

(b) [§202] People v. Pope.

(c) [§203] Strickland v. Washington.

(d) [§204] Subsequent Cases.

4. Status of Counsel.

(a) [§205] Attorney Who Has Resigned From Bar.

(b) [§206] Attorney With Disciplinary Charges Pending.

(c) [§207] Suspended Attorney.

(d) [§208] Law Student.

5. Particular Acts or Omissions.

(a) [§209] In General.

(b) [§210] Failure To Present Defense.

(c) [§211] Ignorance of Law.

(d) [§212] Nonparticipation.

(e) [§213] In Plea Bargaining.

(f) [§214] At Preliminary Hearing.

(g) [§215] Failure To Make Pretrial Motions.

(h) [§216] Respecting Jury Trial.

(i) [§217] Failure To Object to Evidence.

(j) [§218] Failure To Call Witnesses.

(k) [§219] In Argument.

(l) [§220] Failure To Request Instructions.

(m) [§221] At Sentencing or Penalty Hearing.

(n) [§221A] (New) Failure To File Appeal.

(o) [§221B] (New) Concession of Guilt.

6. Procedure in Raising Issue.

(a) Marsden Motion.

(1) [§222] In General.

(2) [§223] Time of Motion.

(3) [§224] Error in Granting Motion.

(b) [§225] Motion for New Trial.

(c) [§226] Direct Appeal.

(d) [§227] Habeas Corpus Proceeding.

(e) [§228] Incompetence of Appellate Counsel.

H. Consultation With Counsel.

1. In Preparation for Trial.

(a) [§229] Right to Private Consultation.

(b) [§230] Interference by Prosecution or Law Enforcement Officials.

(c) [§231] Access to Public Defender.

(d) [§232] Eavesdropping on Conference.

(e) [§233] Undercover Agent at Conference.

(f) [§234] Assistance of Experts and Investigators.

2. During Trial.

(a) [§235] In General.

(b) [§236] Seating Arrangements Hindering Consultation.

(c) [§237] Calling of Defense Counsel as Prosecution Witness.

(d) [§238] Prevention of Consultation During Recess.

I. Counsel's Control of Case.

1. [§239] Exclusive Handling of Case.

2. Determination of Tactics.

(a) [§240] In General.

(b) Illustrations: Counsel's Authority Upheld.

(1) [§241] In General.

(2) [§242] Choice of Defenses.

(3) [§243] Stipulations Admitting Facts in Issue.

(c) Illustrations: Counsel's Authority Limited.

(1) [§244] In General.

(2) [§245] Right of Defendant To Testify.

(3) [§246] Change or Withdrawal of Plea.

J. Waiver of Counsel: Self-Representation.

1. Nature of Right.

(a) [§247] Former Law.

(b) [§248] Constitutional Right: Faretta Case.

(c) Scope of Right.

(1) [§249] In General.

(2) [§250] Capital Cases.

(d) [§251] Distinction: No Right to Cocounsel Status.

2. Time for Request.

(a) [§252] General Principles.

(b) [§253] Application of Principles.

3. [§254] Manner of Request.

4. Required Inquiry and Warnings.

(a) [§255] In General.

(b) [§256] Admonitions to Defendant.

(c) [§257] Inquiry as to Competency.

(d) [§258] Misdemeanor Cases.

5. Effect of Election.

(a) [§259] In General.

(b) [§260] Judge's Advice.

(c) [§261] Right to Continuance.

6. Self-Represented Defendant's Right to Assistance of Attorney.

(a) [§262] In General.

(b) [§263] Discretionary Appointment.

(c) [§264] Nature of Participation.

7. [§265] Withdrawal of Waiver.

8. [§266] Termination of Right.

9. [§267] Review of Determination.

K. Elicitation of Statements in Absence of Counsel: Massiah Rule.

1. [§268] In General.

2. [§269] Time of Interrogation.

3. [§270] Deliberate Elicitation of Statement.

4. [§271] Use of Informant To Receive Statement.

5. [§272] Effect of Charge for Another Crime.

 

V. TIME OF TRIAL

A. Right to Speedy Trial.

1. In General.

(a) [§273] Policy and Right.

(b) [§274] What Constitutes Bringing Matter to Trial.

2. Constitutional Right.

(a) [§275] Under State Constitution.

(b) [§276] Under Federal Constitution.

(c) [§277] Relationship Between State and Federal Guarantees.

(d) Accrual of Right.

(1) [§278] Speedy Trial Right Inapplicable Until Accusation.

(2) Due Process Protection For Preaccusation Delay.

(aa) [§279] Under Federal Constitution.

(bb) [§280] Under State Constitution.

(e) Test of Unreasonable Delay.

(1) [§281] Federal Balancing Test.

(2) [§282] Delay Before Accusation.

(3) [§283] Prejudice to Defendant.

3. Statutory Right.

(a) [§284] In General.

(b) Felony Cases.

(1) [§285] Delay in Filing Information.

(2) Delay in Trial.

(aa) [§286] Sixty-Day Requirement.

(bb) [§287] Where Trial Is Stayed Pending Appellate Review.

(3) Delay in Retrial.

(aa) [§288] After Reversal on Appeal.

(bb) [§289] After Mistrial or New Trial Order.

(cc) [§290] After Issuance of Writ or Order.

(c) Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases.

(1) [§291] Time Limits.

(2) [§292] Effect of Joinder With Felony.

(d) [§293] Actions Involving Certain Witnesses or Victims.

(e) Imprisoned Defendants.

(1) California Imprisonment.

(aa) [§294] Demand for Trial.

(bb) [§295] Demand for Sentencing.

(cc) [§296] Who May Make Demand.

(dd) [§297] Form of Demand.

(ee) [§298] Defendant's Duty To Cooperate.

(ff) [§299] Delay After Restoration of Mental Competency.

(gg) [§300] Duty To Notify Defendant of Pending Charge.

(2) Out-of-State Imprisonment: Interstate Agreement on Detainers.

(aa) [§301] In General.

(bb) [§302] 180-Day Requirement.

(cc) [§303] 120-Day Requirement.

(3) Federal Imprisonment.

(aa) [§304] Demand for Trial or Sentencing.

(bb) [§305] Duty To Notify Defendant of Pending Charge.

4. Excuse for Delay.

(a) In General: Good Cause or Justification.

(1) [§306] Statutory Violations.

(2) [§307] Constitutional Violations.

(b) [§308] Defendant's Acts of Prevention.

(c) [§309] Defendant Unavailable.

(d) [§310] Defense Counsel Unavailable.

(e) [§311] Prosecutor Unavailable.

(f) [§312] Witness Unavailable.

(g) [§313] Court or Judge Unavailable.

(h) [§314] Multiple Defendants.

(i) [§315] Delay for Investigation.

(j) [§316] Appellate Proceedings.

5. Waiver.

(a) [§317] Felony Cases.

(b) [§318] Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases.

(c) [§319] Defendant's Request for Delay.

(d) [§320] Defendant's Consent to Delay.

(e) [§321] Waiver by Counsel.

(f) [§322] Explanation of Rights to Unrepresented Defendant.

(g) [§323] Constitutional Right Persists After Statutory Waiver.

6. Procedure for Exercising Right.

(a) [§324] Dismissal Is Proper Remedy.

(b) [§325] Objection and Motion To Dismiss.

(c) [§326] Review of Denial of Motion.

7. Effect of Dismissal.

(a) [§327] No Bar to Subsequent Felony Prosecution.

(b) [§328] No Bar to Additional Charges.

B. Setting for Trial.

1. [§329] In General.

2. [§330] Precedence of Cases.

C. Continuance.

1. In General.

(a) [§331] Policies Involved.

(b) [§332] Requirement of Good Cause.

(c) [§333] Discretion of Court.

2. Continuance to Defendant.

(a) Absence of Witness.

(1) [§334] In General.

(2) [§335] Identification of Obtainable Witness.

(3) [§336] Materiality of Testimony.

(4) Necessity of Testimony.

(aa) [§337] Other Witness Available.

(bb) [§338] Admission of Facts by Prosecution.

(5) [§339] Due Diligence.

(b) [§340] Failure To Obtain Evidence.

(c) Absence or Incapacity of Counsel.

(1) [§341] In General.

(2) [§342] Illness or Other Incapacity.

(3) [§343] Conflicting Trial Commitments.

(d) [§344] Surprise.

(e) [§345] Other Grounds.

3. Continuance to Prosecution.

(a) [§346] In General.

(b) [§347] Judgment Affirmed.

(c) [§348] Judgment Reversed.

4. Procedure.

(a) [§349] In General.

(b) [§350] Motion for Continuance.

 

VI. PUBLIC TRIAL

A. [§351] In General.

B. Right of Defendant.

1. [§352] No Exclusion of Public.

2. [§353] Right in Pretrial Proceedings.

3. [§354] Right at Voir Dire Examination.

4. [§355] Temporary Closure of Courtroom.

5. [§356] Waiver of Right.

C. [§357] Right of Press and Public.

D. Restrictions on Right.

1. [§358] In General.

2. [§359] Defendant's Right to Fair Trial.

3. [§360] Statutory Limitations.

E. Control of Publicity.

1. [§361] In General.

2. [§362] Improper Publicity as Denial of Due Process.

3. Protective Orders.

(a) [§363] Power of Trial Judge.

(b) [§364] Presumption Against Prior Restraint.

4. Determining Prejudicial Effect of Publicity.

(a) [§365] In General.

(b) [§366] Voir Dire of Jurors on Prejudice.

5. Electronic Media Coverage of Trial.

(a) [§367] Constitutionally Permissible.

(b) [§368] California Rule.

 

VII. JOINT AND SEPARATE TRIALS

A. Joinder of Defendants.

1. [§369] Normal Requirement of Joint Trial.

2. Discretionary Severance of Codefendants.

(a) [§370] In General.

(b) Discretion To Deny Severance.

(1) [§371] In General.

(2) [§372] Codefendants Charged With Additional Crimes.

(3) [§373] Testimony of Severed Codefendant Would Exonerate Others.

(4) [§374] Antagonistic Defenses of Codefendants.

3. Effect of Codefendant's Implicating Confession (Aranda-Bruton Rule).

(a) [§375] People v. Aranda.

(b) [§376] Bruton v. United States.

(c) Application of Rule.

(1) [§377] In General.

(2) [§378] Nature of Trial or Hearing.

(3) [§379] When Codefendant Testifies.

(4) [§380] Incriminating Statement Less Than Confession.

(5) [§381] Offer of Statement by Codefendant.

(6) [§382] Offer of Statement for Nonhearsay Purpose.

(7) [§383] Common or Interlocking Confessions.

(8) [§384] Conspiracy Prosecution.

(d) Editing as Alternative to Severance.

(1) [§385] In General.

(2) [§386] Sufficiency of Editing.

(3) [§387] Effect of Deleting Matters Favoring Codefendant.

(e) [§388] Dual Juries as Alternative to Severance.

(f) [§389] Waiver or Cure of Error.

(g) Review of Error.

(1) [§390] Test for Harmless or Reversible Error.

(2) [§391] Reversible Error.

(3) [§392] Harmless Error: Prosecution Case Strong.

(4) [§393] Harmless Error: Defendant Not Substantially Incriminated by Statement.

B. Joinder or Consolidation of Offenses.

1. [§394] Same Test for Joinder and Consolidation.

2. Discretionary Severance of Charges.

(a) [§395] In General.

(b) [§396] Pertinent Factors.

(c) [§397] Refusal To Sever Affirmed.

(d) [§398] Refusal To Sever Reversed.

3. Multiple Defendants.

(a) [§399] In General.

(b) Improper Joinder or Consolidation.

(1) [§400] In General.

(2) [§401] Defendants Not Jointly Charged.

(c) Proper Joinder or Consolidation.

(1) [§402] In General.

(2) [§403] Defendants Charged With Different Crimes Arising Out of Same Transaction.

VIII. DISMISSAL

A. [§404] In General.

B. Discharge of Codefendant To Become Witness.

1. Witness for Prosecution.

(a) [§405] In General.

(b) [§406] Distinction: Testimony Without Discharge.

2. [§407] Witness for Defense.

C. Dismissal in Furtherance of Justice.

1. Power and Discretion of Judge.

(a) [§408] In General.

(b) [§409] Proper Grounds.

(c) [§410] Improper Grounds.

(d) [§411] Striking Special Circumstance.

(e) [§412] Striking Enhancement.

(f) [§413] Imposing Plea Bargain.

2. Procedure.

(a) [§414] Who May Invoke Statute.

(b) [§415] Time of Application.

(c) [§416] Order and Entry of Reasons.

(d) [§417] Review of Order.

D. Striking Prior Conviction.

1. [§418] In General.

2. Challenge of Priors on Constitutional Grounds.

(a) [§419] In General.

(b) [§420] Vehicle Code Convictions.

E. Effect of Dismissal.

1. [§421] In General.

2. [§422] Misdemeanor.

3. Felony.

(a) [§423] General Rule: Third Prosecution Barred.

(b) [§424] Exceptions.

 

IX. PRESENCE AT TRIAL

A. [§425] Constitutional and Statutory Right.

B. Mental Presence.

1. [§426] Nature of Requirement.

2. [§427] Malingering and Voluntary Acts.

C. [§428] Auditory Presence.

D. [§429] Temporary Absence.

E. [§430] Collateral Proceedings.

F. Waiver of Right.

1. [§431] In General.

2. [§432] Capital Case.

3. [§433] Noncapital Felony Case.

4. [§434] Misdemeanor Case.

 

X. RIGHT TO AND SELECTION OF JURY

A. Right to Jury Trial.

1. Nature and Scope of Right.

(a) [§435] In General.

(b) [§436] Federal Constitution.

(c) [§437] California Law.

(d) Proceedings Where Right Recognized.

(1) [§438] In General.

(1a) (New) Determination of Sentencing Factors.

(aa) [§438A] (New) Overview.

(bb) [§438B] (New) Scope and Application of Apprendi Rule.

(cc) [§438C] (New) Blakely and Booker Decisions.

(dd) [§438D] (New) Decision in Black I.

(ee) [§438E] (New) Cunningham Decision.

(ff) [§438F] (New) Legislative Response.

(gg) [§438G] (New) Black II and Sandoval.

(2) [§439] Criminal Contempt.

(e) [§440] Size of Jury.

(f) [§441] Unanimous Verdict Required.

2. Requirement That Jury Be Representative.

(a) [§442] In General.

(b) [§443] Relevant Community.

(c) [§444] Racial or Ethnic Group Discrimination.

(d) [§445] Social or Economic Discrimination.

(e) [§446] Gender Discrimination.

(f) Proof of Improper Exclusion.

(1) [§447] Standing To Challenge Exclusion.

(2) [§448] Prima Facie Case.

(3) [§449] Sufficiency of Proof.

3. Requirement That Jury Be Drawn From Vicinage.

(a) [§450] In General.

(b) [§451] Scope of Requirement.

4. Waiver of Right.

(a) [§452] In General.

(b) [§453] Necessity of Express Waiver.

(c) [§454] Consent of Prosecutor and Defense Counsel.

(d) [§455] Concurrence by Court Not Required.

(e) [§456] Partial Waiver.

(f) [§457] Renewal of Waiver After Amendment of Pleadings.

(g) [§458] Withdrawal of Waiver.

(h) [§459] Effect of Waiver on Retrial.

B. Selection of Jury.

1. [§460] In General.

2. Challenges to Panel.

(a) [§461] Nature and Grounds.

(b) [§462] Procedure.

3. Challenges to Individual Jurors.

(a) [§463] Nature and Kinds.

(b) Implied Bias.

(1) [§464] In General.

(2) Opinions Against Death Penalty.

(aa) [§465] In General.

(bb) [§466] Constitutional Test: Witherspoon Case.

(cc) [§467] Clarification: Witt Case.

(dd) [§468] California Standard.

(ee) [§469] Reversible or Harmless Error.

(c) Actual Bias.

(1) [§470] Sufficient Showing.

(2) [§471] Insufficient Showing.

4. Voir Dire Examination.

(a) [§472] In General.

(b) [§473] Examination by Judge.

(c) [§474] Examination by Counsel.

(d) [§475] Pre-Voir Dire Conference.

(e) [§476] In Camera and Sequestered Voir Dire.

(f) [§477] One Voir Dire in Divided or Interrupted Trial.

(g) [§478] Use of Jury Book or List.

(h) Content and Scope of Questions.

(1) [§479] In General.

(2) [§480] Questions Must Relate to Challenge for Cause.

(3) [§481] Racial Prejudice.

(4) [§482] Attitude Toward Death Penalty.

(5) [§483] Matters of Law.

(6) [§484] Effect of Pretrial Publicity.

(7) [§485] Weight of Defendant's Testimony.

5. Procedure in Exercising Challenges.

(a) [§486] In General.

(b) Challenges for Cause.

(1) [§487] Order of Challenges.

(2) [§488] Statement, Notice, and Trial of Challenge.

(3) [§489] Discretion of Trial Judge.

(4) [§490] Error Reversible.

(5) [§491] Error Not Reversible.

(c) Peremptory Challenges.

(1) [§492] Time and Method.

(2) [§493] Number.

(3) [§494] Denial as Reversible Error.

(4) No Systematic Exclusion of Cognizable Group (Wheeler-Batson Requirements).

(aa) [§495] Under California Constitution: Wheeler Case.

(bb) [§496] Under Federal Constitution: Batson Case.

(bb-1) [§496A] (New) Statutory Prohibition.

(cc) [§497] Requirement Applies to Both Parties.

(dd) [§498] Time and Form of Motion.

(ee) [§499] What Constitutes Cognizable Group.

(ff) [§500] Prima Facie Showing of Discriminatory Purpose.

(gg) [§501] Justification of Challenges.

(gg-1) [§501A] (New) Ex Parte Hearing on Justification Disfavored.

(hh) [§502] Trial Court's Evaluation.

(ii) [§503] Remedy at Trial.

(jj) [§504] Review and Remand.

(d) [§505] Excusing Juror on Judge's Own Motion.

6. Alternate Jurors.

(a) [§506] In General.

(b) Grounds for Substitution.

(1) [§507] In General.

(2) [§508] Good Cause Shown to Court.

(3) [§509] Request of Juror on Good Cause.

(4) [§510] No Automatic Discharge on Death in Family.

(c) Procedure.

(1) [§511] Stipulation or Summary Determination.

(2) [§512] Substitution After Submission.

(3) [§513] Exhaustion of Alternates.

 

XI. ORDER AND COMMENCEMENT OF TRIAL

A. Order of Trial.

1. [§514] In General.

2. [§515] Bifurcation To Determine Validity of Priors.

B. [§516] Reading Pleading and Stating Plea.

C. Opening Statements.

1. [§517] In General.

2. [§518] Prosecutor's Overstatement Alone Not Ground for Reversal.

3. [§519] Prosecutor's Misconduct Constituting Reversible Error.

4. [§520] Defendant's Statement.

 

XII. PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE

A. [§521] Doctrine of Reasonable Doubt.

B. [§522] Issues Carrying Lesser Burden.

C. Burden on Defendant.

1. [§523] In General.

2. [§524] Mitigation, Justification, or Excuse of Homicide.

D. Presumptions Against Defendant.

1. [§525] General Principles.

2. [§526] Distinctions.

3. [§527] Prohibition Against Conclusively Presuming Element of Crime.

4. [§528] Presumptions of Knowledge or Intent.

5. [§529] Presumption of Paternity.

 

XIII. PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE

A. [§530] In General.

B. Confrontation of Witnesses.

1. Nature and Scope of Right.

(a) [§531] Constitutional and Statutory Provisions.

(b) Opportunity for Effective Cross-Examination.

(1) [§532] In General.

(2) [§533] Defendant or Witness With Communication Problems.

(c) Right to Face-to-Face Confrontation.

(1) [§534] In General.

(2) [§535] Minor Victim.

(3) [§536] Proceedings in Chambers.

2. Distinctions and Exceptions.

(a) [§537] In General.

(b) [§538] Hearsay Rule Distinguished.

(b-1) [§538A] (New) Forfeiture of Objection by Wrongdoing.

(c) [§539] Prior Testimony of Unavailable Witness.

3. Waiver by Submission on Transcript.

(a) [§540] In General.

(b) [§541] Waivers and Advisements Required.

C. Control by Court.

1. [§542] In General.

2. Over Witnesses.

(a) [§543] In General.

(b) [§544] Examination by Judge of Witness or Defendant Who Testifies.

(c) [§545] Restriction of Cross-Examination.

3. Admission and Exclusion of Evidence.

(a) [§546] Restriction of Cumulative and Rebuttal Evidence.

(b) [§547] Exclusion of Evidence on Court's Own Motion.

(c) Reversible Error.

(1) [§548] Admission of Inadmissible Evidence.

(2) [§549] Exclusion of Admissible Evidence.

D. [§550] Privileges.

E. [§551] Suppression of Evidence by Prosecution.

F. [§552] View of Scene.

G. [§553] Rights of Victim at Trial.

H. [§554] Reopening Case.

I. Misconduct.

1. Prosecutor.

(a) [§555] Improper Direct Examination or Offer of Proof.

(b) [§556] Improper Cross-Examination or Impeachment.

2. Judge.

(a) [§557] General Principles.

(b) [§558] Disparagement of Defendant or Counsel.

(c) [§559] Attitude Toward Prosecution Witnesses.

(d) [§560] Attitude Toward Defense Witnesses.

J. [§561] Minor Vehicle Offenses.

 

XIV. MOTIONS FOR JUDGMENT OF ACQUITTAL AND TO DISCHARGE JURY

A. Motion for Judgment of Acquittal.

1. [§562] Development of Law.

2. [§563] Procedure.

3. [§564] Grounds and Determination.

B. [§565] Motion To Discharge Jury.

 

XV. ARGUMENT

A. In General.

1. [§566] Statutory and Constitutional Right.

2. [§567] Number of Counsel.

3. [§568] Order of Argument.

4. [§569] Control by Court.

B. By Prosecution.

1. [§570] Scope of Argument.

2. [§571] Misconduct: Principles and Policy.

3. Attacks on Defense Case.

(a) [§572] In General.

(b) Failure To Call Witness.

(1) [§573] Permissible Comment.

(2) [§574] Misconduct.

(c) [§575] Defendant's Failure To Testify.

4. Reference to Matters Outside Record.

(a) [§576] In General.

(b) [§577] Other Offenses or Convictions.

(c) [§578] Future Conduct of Defendant.

(d) [§579] Unadmitted Evidence.

(e) [§580] Permissible References.

5. [§581] Statements on Law.

6. Statements Relating to Punishment.

(a) [§582] Permissible Comment.

(b) [§583] Misconduct.

7. Personal Beliefs or Opinions.

(a) [§584] In General.

(b) Guilt of Defendant.

(1) [§585] In General.

(2) [§586] Implication of Guilt.

(c) [§587] Reliability of Witnesses.

(d) [§588] Permissible Comment.

8. Derogatory Remarks.

(a) [§589] In General.

(b) Against Defendant.

(1) [§590] Permissible Comment.

(2) [§591] Misconduct.

(c) [§592] Against Counsel.

(d) [§593] Against Witnesses.

9. Appeals to Passion or Prejudice.

(a) [§594] In General.

(b) [§595] Racial Prejudice.

(c) [§596] Political or Economic Prejudice.

(d) [§597] Nature of Crime.

10. Refutation of Defense Statements.

(a) [§598] Permissible Answers.

(b) [§599] Misconduct.

C. By Defense.

1. [§600] In General.

2. [§601] Matters of Common Knowledge and Illustrative Comment.

3. [§602] Statements on Law.

4. [§603] Attack on Death Penalty.

5. [§604] Personal Belief in Defendant's Innocence.

6. [§605] Argument by Counsel for Codefendant.

 

XVI. INSTRUCTIONS

A. In General.

1. [§606] Nature of Instructions.

2. Requested Instructions.

(a) [§607] Duty To Give.

(b) [§608] Modification or Substitution.

3. Instructions on Court's Own Motion.

(a) [§609] Power and Duty of Court.

(b) [§610] Limits on Duty.

(c) Instruction on Lesser Included Offenses.

(1) [§611] Requirement of Instruction.

(2) [§612] Reversible or Harmless Error.

(3) [§613] When Instruction Need Not Be Given.

(d) [§614] Instructions on Evidence.

(e) [§615] Instructions on Role of Jury.

(f) [§616] Other Particular Instructions.

4. Procedure for Request and Submission.

(a) [§617] Proposal by Counsel.

(b) [§618] Grant, Refusal, or Modification.

(c) [§619] Time of Instructing.

(d) [§620] Manner of Instructing.

5. Form and Style.

(a) [§621] General Principles.

(b) [§622] Repetitious Instructions.

(c) [§623] Formula Instructions.

(d) [§624] Instructions Singling Out Witnesses.

(e) [§625] Argumentative Instructions.

(f) Sources and Forms.

(1) [§626] In General.

(2) [§627] CALJIC: Nature and Effect.

(3) [§628]CALJIC: Revised (6th) Edition.

(4) [§628A] (New) CALJIC: Subsequent Editions.

(5) [§628B] (New) CALJIC: Judicial Council Instructions.

B. Particular Subjects of Instruction.

1. In General.

(a) [§629] Elements of Crime, Parties to Crime, and Particular Offenses.

(b) Lesser Included Offenses.

(1) [§630] In General.

(2) [§631] "Acquittal-First" Instruction.

(c) [§632] Lesser Related Offenses.

(d) Meaning of Terms.

(1) [§633] Words in Common Usage.

(2) [§634] Technical or Specialized Terms.

(e) [§635] Defenses to Crime.

2. Evidence.

(a) [§636] In General.

(b) Presumption of Innocence, Reasonable Doubt, and Burden of Proof.

(1) Instruction in Language of P.C. 1096.

(aa) [§637] In General.

(bb) [§638] Instruction Constitutional.

(2) Additional Instructions.

(aa) [§639] In General.

(bb) [§640] Instructions on Identity or Propensity and Reasonable Doubt.

(c) [§641] Confessions and Admissions.

(d) [§642] Witnesses.

3. Jurors' Deliberation and Verdict.

(a) [§643] In General.

(b) [§644] Findings Permitted or Required.

(c) Unanimity Instruction.

(1) [§645] Required Where Conviction May Be Based on More Than One Act.

(2) [§646] Exception: Continuous Course of Conduct.

(3) [§647] Distinction: Alternative Theories of Guilt.

(4) [§648] Resident Child Molester Cases.

C. Cautionary Instructions.

1. [§649] In General.

2. [§650] Oral Admissions.

3. [§651] Prosecuting Witness in Sex Case.

4. [§652] Circumstantial Evidence.

5. [§653] Testimony of Informant.

6. Testimony of Accomplice.

(a) [§654] Necessity for Corroboration.

(b) [§655] Viewing Testimony With Caution.

7. [§656] Other Corroboration Requirements.

D. Court's Comment on Evidence.

1. [§657] Nature of Power.

2. [§658] Scope of Power.

3. [§659] Selective Comment.

4. [§660] Impartiality Required.

5. [§661] Comment to Deadlocked Jury.

6. [§662] Comment on Guilt of Defendant.

E. Review.

1. [§663] In General.

2. [§664] Error in Content.

3. [§665] Error in Form.

4. [§666] Inconsistent or Confusing Instructions.

5. [§667] Refusal or Failure To Instruct.

6. [§668] Abstract Instructions.

 

XVII. SANITY AND COMPETENCY PROCEEDINGS

A. Determination of Insanity Defense.

1. [§669] Bifurcation Requirement.

2. [§670] First Trial on Guilt.

3. Second Trial on Insanity.

(a) [§671] Relation to Guilt Stage.

(b) [§672] Jury or Court Trial.

(c) [§673] Order of Trial.

(d) [§674] Use of Experts.

(e) [§675] Charge to Jury.

(f) [§676] Verdict and Sentence.

4. Proceedings After Determination of Insanity.

(a) [§677] Where Defendant Recovered.

(b) [§678] Where Defendant Not Recovered.

(c) Release From Commitment.

(1) [§679] Application for Release.

(2) [§680] Standards for Release.

(3) [§681] Custody and Treatment Pending Hearing.

(4) [§682] Initial Hearing on Outpatient Placement.

(5) [§683] Trial on Restoration of Sanity.

(6) [§684] Effect of Order Adverse to Defendant.

(d) [§685] Constitutionality of Proceedings.

5. Outpatient Treatment.

(a) [§686] In General.

(b) [§687] Prerequisites.

(c) [§688] Recommendations and Hearing.

(d) [§689] Supervision of Treatment.

(e) [§690] Termination of Outpatient Status.

6. Term of Commitment.

(a) [§691] Constitutional Requirements.

(b) [§692] Maximum Commitment.

(c) [§693] Extended Commitment.

B. Determination of Mental Competence To Stand Trial.

1. In General.

(a) [§694] Necessity for Present Mental Competence.

(b) [§695] Constitutional Requirements.

(c) [§696] Statutory Requirements.

(d) [§697] Nature of Competency Proceeding.

(e) [§698] Test of Incompetence.

2. Procedure To Determine Competence.

(a) [§699] Motion and Order.

(b) Role of Counsel.

(1) [§700] In General.

(2) [§701] Right To Control Proceedings.

(c) Duty To Order Hearing.

(1) [§702] Judge Expresses Doubt as to Competency.

(2) Substantial Evidence of Incompetency.

(aa) [§703] In General.

(bb) [§704] Illustrations.

(3) [§705] Duty To Order Second Hearing.

(d) Suspension of Proceedings.

(1) [§706] General Rule.

(2) [§707] When Proceedings Not Suspended.

(e) Hearing.

(1) [§708] Jury Trial on Demand.

(2) [§709] Conduct of Hearing.

(3) [§710] Determination.

3. Procedure After Determination of Incompetence.

(a) [§711] In General.

(b) [§712] Detention and Reports.

(c) [§713] Return to Court.

(d) [§714] Disposition on Return.

(e) [§715] Developmental Disability.

4. Review.

(a) [§716] In General.

(b) [§717] On Habeas Corpus.