People v. Shivers

Opinion

RICCIARDULLI, J.

I. INTRODUCTION

Defendant Francis Shivers appeals the judgment following his conviction of violating a restraining order and electronically distributing a harassing message (Pen. Code, §§ 273.6, subd. (a), 653.2, subd. (a)). Regarding the restraining order charge, defendant contends the court misinstructed the jury, erroneously failed to instruct sua sponte on self-defense, and erred in answering the jury’s question. Concerning the harassing message charge, defendant contends there was insufficient evidence presented at trial, and the court failed to properly instruct…