Can a jury allow evidence of assault on a defendant to be admitted?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Mitchell, F075878 (Cal. App. 2021):
We presume that the jury followed the limiting instructions, and there is nothing in this record to rebut that presumption. (People v. Waidla, supra, 22 Cal.4th at p. 725.) Moreover, the trial evidence overwhelmingly established the gang enhancements. Even if the court erred in permitting admission of evidence regarding appellant's alleged jail assault, there is no reasonable probability he would have received a more favorable
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