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People v. Williams

Citations

  • 841 P.2d 961
  • 4 Cal. 4th 354
  • 14 Cal. Rptr. 2d 441
  • 92 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 10203
  • 92 Daily Journal DAR 17120
  • 1992 Cal. LEXIS 6115

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  • Third-party testimony of absence of screams or other sounds of struggle “sheds no light” on accused’s state of mind
  • Third-party testimony of absence of screams or other sounds of struggle “sheds no light” on accused’s state of mind
  • evidence did not support giving instruction; instruction not necessary where theory of defense is actual consent

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Judges: Arabian, Mosk, Kennard

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