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Section 372 | CALCRIM (Jury Instructions)

CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 372. area if he could stay with her, and repeatedly pleaded with his roommate to drive him out of town].) However, a suicide

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Section 372

CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) § 372

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area if he could stay with her, and repeatedly pleaded with his roommate to drive
him out of town].) However, a suicide attempt that does not involve a departure
from the crime scene is not flight. (People v. Pettigrew (2021) 62 Cal.App.5th 477,
499 [276 Cal.Rptr.3d 694].)
Identity at Issue
If evidence identifies the defendant as the person who fled, and this evidence is
relied on as tending to show guilt, then it is not error to instruct the jury on flight.
(People v. Mason (1991) 52 Cal.3d 909, 943 [277 Cal.Rptr. 166, 802 P.2d 950].)
SECONDARY SOURCES
5 Witkin & Epstein, California Criminal Law (4th ed. 2012) Criminal Trial,
§§ 723–724.
1 Witkin, California Evidence (5th ed. 2012) Hearsay, §§ 107–110.
4 Millman, Sevilla & Tarlow, California Criminal Defense Practice, Ch. 85,
Submission to Jury and Verdict, §§ 85.02[2][a][ii], 85.03[2][c] (Matthew Bender).
CALCRIM No. 372
EVIDENCE
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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 372. area if he could stay with her, and repeatedly pleaded with his roommate to drive him out of town].) However, a suicide. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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