The principal issue presented by this case is whether the trial judge improperly denied defendant's motions for continuance. Defendant asserts that (1) he had insufficient time to examine California Jury Instructions, Criminal (CALJIC), and (2) he had not had the opportunity for eight hours of sleep the night before trial.
I. FACTS
On January 17, 1982, at approximately 8 p.m., Gregory Leverich was...
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