Opinion ID: 1277687
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Heading: Unconstitutionality of Section 190.3, Factor (d)

Text: The jury was instructed, in accordance with section 190.3, factor (d), to consider whether or not the offense was committed while the defendant was under the influence of extreme mental or emotional disturbance. Defendant claims that such an instruction is unconstitutional because it precludes the jury from considering all mitigating factors, and in particular mitigating evidence of a mental or emotional disturbance that is less than extreme. We have rejected that argument, explaining that the `catchall' provisions in section 190.3, factor (k), `referring to [a]ny other circumstance which extenuates the gravity of the crime, allow consideration of nonextreme mental or emotional conditions.' ( People v. Turner, supra, 8 Cal.4th at p. 208, 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 762, 878 P.2d 521.) We decline to revisit this question.