Morino

People v. Morino

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53 Cal. 67
Supreme Court of CaliforniaJuly 1, 1878No. 10,331California85 words

lead Opinion

The Court below erred in refusing the instruction asked by defendant’s counsel: “ Before the jury can convict defendant, they must 'be entirely satisfied, and beyond a reasonable doubt, that deceased, Gardiner, died from the effect of wounds inflicted by defendant, and did not die from any other cause.”

In a criminal case the jury must be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that every fact essential to constitute the offense charged has been proved.

Judgment and order reversed, and cause remanded for a new trial.