People v. Roe

This case is here on rehearing after decision of the district court of appeal, first division, second district, reversing the judgment of the trial court. Upon behalf of the people it was earnestly contended in the district court of appeal, as is contended here, that the trial court’s instructions to the jury upon the subject of self-defense—-held 3y the district court of appeal to be beyond the issues raised in the case and therefore confusing to the jury and prejudicial—were, in fact, helpful rather than harmful to the defendant’s case, even though the claimed defense of the person of…