P. v. Narcisse
A jury convicted defendant of assault in violation of Penal Code section 245, subdivision (a)(1).[1] Defendant appeals and argues that the lower court committed prejudicial error by failing to instruct the jury on self-defense and by failing to conduct a hearing pursuant to People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118 (Marsden). We conclude that the trial court did not commit instructional error. However, as to defendants latter argument, we reverse the judgment and remand the matter with directions to the trial court to hold a Marsden hearing and to conduct further proceedings as authorized by law.
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