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