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Section 2114 | CALCRIM (Jury Instructions)

CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 2114. RELATED ISSUES Defense Stipulation to Prior Convictions The defendant may stipulate to the truth of the prior convicti

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Section 2114

CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) § 2114

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RELATED ISSUES
Defense Stipulation to Prior Convictions
The defendant may stipulate to the truth of the prior convictions. (People v.
Weathington (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 69, 90 [282 Cal.Rptr. 170].) If the defendant
stipulates, the prior convictions should not be disclosed to the jury unless the court
admits them as otherwise relevant. (See People v. Hall (1998) 67 Cal.App.4th 128,
135 [79 Cal.Rptr.2d 690].)
Motion for Bifurcated Trial
Either the defendant or the prosecution may move for a bifurcated trial. (People v.
Calderon (1994) 9 Cal.4th 69, 77–78 [36 Cal.Rptr.2d 333]; People v. Cline (1998)
60 Cal.App.4th 1327, 1334–1336 [71 Cal.Rptr.2d 41]; People v. Weathington, supra,
231 Cal.App.3d at p. 90.)
SECONDARY SOURCES
2 Witkin & Epstein, California Criminal Law (4th ed. 2012) Crimes Against Public
Peace and Welfare §§ 272–277.
2115–2124.
Reserved for Future Use
CALCRIM No. 2114
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This section of the CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) establishes legal requirements and provisions that apply to specific circumstances in California law.

This section applies when the specific conditions outlined in the statute are met. The exact applicability depends on the facts of each situation.

Penalties vary based on the specific violation and circumstances. They may include fines, imprisonment, or other legal consequences as specified in the California code.

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In simple terms: CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 2114. RELATED ISSUES Defense Stipulation to Prior Convictions The defendant may stipulate to the truth of the prior convicti. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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