Is there any authority for the proposition that a trial court must instruct the jury regarding crimes that do not constitute sexually violent predatory criminal behavior?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Mcdonald, G041830, No. M-11541 (Cal. App. 2010):
Regarding the first two sentences, defendant cites no authority for his proposition that the trial court must instruct the jury regarding crimes that do not constitute "sexually violent predatory criminal behavior." He also fails to explain why not doing so constituted error, merely citing testimony showing he committed the listed crimes. The contention has been forfeited. (People v. Stanley (1995) 10 Cal.4th 764, 793.)
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