California Supreme Court· 6/30/1988

People v. Wright

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755 P.2d 1049
45 Cal. 3d 1126
248 Cal. Rptr. 600
1988 Cal. LEXIS 144

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holding that instruction listing factors jury may consider in evaluating an eyewitness identification, including its cross-racial nature, should be given when identification is a central issue and there is no substantial corroborative evidence
approving a condensed Telfaire charge and requiring that such an instruction be given when requested in a case in which identification is a crucial issue and there is no substantial corroborative evidence
approving a condensed Telfaire type instruction and requiring that such an instruction be given when requested in a case in which identification is a central issue and there is little corroborative evidence

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Judges: Lucas, Mosk

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