People v. Evans

Opinion

TAYLOR, J.

Defendant appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of possession of a sharp instrument by a state prison inmate (Pen. Code, § 4502) and from the order denying his motion for a new trial. He contends that the trial court committed prejudicial error by refusing to give his proffered instructions, indicating that he had obtained possession of the weapon under such threat and fear for his life that he could not have possession “knowingly” as required by the statute, and by excluding evidence of threats made against his life.

As there are no contentions…