People v. Blick

Opinion

PARRILLI, J.

In this case we hold that Penal Code section 550, subdivision (b)(3) (section 550(b)(3)) is a specific intent crime. Defendant Anita Beatriz Blick appeals the judgment and sentence imposed following her jury trial conviction premised on this section. Blick contends: (1) she was denied due process of law by the trial court’s section 550(b)(3) instruction, which allegedly described that count as a strict liability offense not requiring proof of a culpable mental state; (2) the trial court erred by failing to instruct sua sponte on mistake of fact as a defense on the section…