People v. Aguilar

Opinion

JONES, J.

Joel Ruelas Aguilar appeals his conviction for the crime of torture (Pen. Code, § 206). He challenges the constitutionality of section 206 on the grounds of vagueness and contends the trial court erred when it refused to instruct the jury that the crime of torture under section 206 requires the willful, deliberate, and premeditated intent to inflict prolonged pain. We join the Third and Fifth Appellate Districts in rejecting both arguments.

Appellant also argues the trial court’s instruction defining “reasonable doubt” lessened the prosecution’s burden of proof, thereby…