Can a defendant be convicted of no crime greater than voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Bonadie, G050684 (Cal. App. 2016):
unreasonably, believed he was in imminent danger of death or great bodily injury, the defendant is deemed to have acted without malice and thus can be convicted of no crime greater than voluntary manslaughter." [Citation.]'" (People v. Manriquez (2005) 37 Cal.4th 547, 581, original italics.)
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