People v. Morino

California Supreme Court
People v. Morino, 53 Cal. 67 (Cal. 1878)

People v. Morino

Opinion of the Court

By the Court :

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.

Reference

Full Case Name
THE PEOPLE v. ANTOINE MORINO
Status
Published
Syllabus
Degree of Evidence in Criminar Case.—In a criminal case the jury must he satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that every fact essential to constitute the offense charged has been proved.