CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 301. 828 P.2d 682] [resolving split of authority on whether the two instructions can be given together].) SECONDARY SOURCES
CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) § 301
828 P.2d 682] [resolving split of authority on whether the two instructions can be
given together].)
SECONDARY SOURCES
3 Witkin, California Evidence (5th ed. 2012) Presentation at Trial, § 125.
4 Millman, Sevilla & Tarlow, California Criminal Defense Practice, Ch. 85,
Submission to Jury and Verdict, § 85.03[2][b] (Matthew Bender).
EVIDENCE
CALCRIM No. 301
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D.
EVIDENCE
1190. Other Evidence Not Required to Support Testimony in Sex
Offense Case
Conviction of a sexual assault crime may be based on the testimony of a
complaining witness alone.
New January 2006
BENCH NOTES
Instructional Duty
This instruction may be given on request if a complaining witness testifies in a sex
offense case. The court has a sua sponte duty to give CALCRIM No. 301, Single
Witness’s Testimony, in every case. (People v. Rincon-Pineda (1975) 14 Cal.3d 864,
884–885 [123 Cal.Rptr. 119, 538 P.2d 247].) Because both instructions correctly
state the law and each focuses on a different legal point, there is no implication that
the victim’s testimony is more credible than the defendant’s testimony. (People v.
Gammage (1992) 2 Cal.4th 693, 700–702 [7 Cal.Rptr.2d 541, 828 P.2d 682]
[resolving split of authority on whether the two instructions can be given together].)
AUTHORITY
•
Instructional Requirements. People v. Blassingill (1988) 199 Cal.App.3d 1413,
1422 [245 Cal.Rptr. 599]; People v. Akey (1912) 163 Cal. 54, 55–56 [124 P.
718].
•
Conviction of Sex Crime Sustained on Prosecutrix’s Uncorroborated Testimony.
People v. Poggi (1988) 45 Cal.3d 306, 326 [246 Cal.Rptr. 886, 753 P.2d 1082].
•
Given Together With Instruction on Single Witness’s Testimony. People v.
Gammage (1992) 2 Cal.4th 693, 701–702 [7 Cal.Rptr.2d 541, 828 P.2d 682];
People v. Hollis (1991) 235 Cal.App.3d 1521, 1525–1526 [1 Cal.Rptr.2d 524].
SECONDARY SOURCES
5 Witkin & Epstein, California Criminal Law (4th ed. 2012) Criminal Trial, § 735.
4 Millman, Sevilla & Tarlow, California Criminal Defense Practice, Ch. 85,
Submission to Jury and Verdict, § 85.03[2][b] (Matthew Bender).
6 Millman, Sevilla & Tarlow, California Criminal Defense Practice, Ch. 142, Crimes
Against the Person, § 142.23[3][e][ii] (Matthew Bender).
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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 301. 828 P.2d 682] [resolving split of authority on whether the two instructions can be given together].) SECONDARY SOURCES. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.