Ruling by
Manuel A. RamirezLower Court
San Bernardino County Superior CourtLower Court Judge
Ronald M. Christianson
Jury instruction for voluntary manslaughter under a heat of passion theory must have sufficient evidence of adequate provocation; thus, mere automobile theft and 'cooling off' period rendered evidence insufficient.
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