State v. Berriel
Court of Appeals of Utah
1Concurring in part, dissenting in partThorne, Judge
4 19 I dissent from the majority opinion as to its defense-of-others analysis but concur as to the remainder. I agree with the majority opinion that, under the cireumstances of this case, Berriel's conviction for possession of a deadly weapon with intent to assault must be vacated as a lesser included offense of his aggravated assault conviction. However, I disagree with the majority's conclusion that Berriel was not entitled to a jury instruction on defense of others. I would reverse both of his convictions on that basis in addition to vacating the weapons charge on the grounds cited by the…
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- State v. EagleUtah Supreme Court · 1980
- State v. ComerCourt of Appeals of Utah · 2002
- State v. TorresUtah Supreme Court · 1980
- State v. GarciaCourt of Appeals of Utah · 2001
- State v. HernandezSupreme Court of Kansas · 1993
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