Can a jury error be harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Martin, B230257 (Cal. App. 2012):
An error may be harmless beyond a reasonable doubt if the evidence supporting the conviction was overwhelming or the jury was instructed on the omitted element under other, properly given instructions and made an implied finding on it. (People v. Johnson (1993) 6 Cal.4th 1, 45-46.)
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