P. v. Rodriguez CA4/1
A jury convicted Samuel Rodriguez of one count of making a criminal threat to his attending psychiatrist, Dr. S. (Pen. Code, § 422, subd. (a).) At the time of the threats, they were in the emergency department of the County Mental Health hospital (CMH), while Rodriguez being detained on a hold under Welfare and Institutions Code section 5150. The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court committed reversible error in failing to instruct the jury on the affirmative defense of self-defense. We affirm.
I. PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
At trial, a jury convicted Rodriguez of one count of making a criminal threat in violation of Penal Code section 422, subdivision (a). The court sentenced Rodriguez to three years formal probation with conditions, including that he not have any contact with Dr. S., and required Rodriguez to pay specified fees, fines, and penalties. Rodriguez timely appealed.
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