Does the cumulative error doctrine apply to overturn a conviction of attempted murder?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Espinoza, B283298 (Cal. App. 2019):

requires reversal of their attempted murder convictions. "Under the cumulative error doctrine, the reviewing court must 'review each allegation and assess the cumulative effect of any errors to see if it is reasonably probable the jury would have reached a result more favorable to defendant in their absence.' [Citation.] When the cumulative effect of errors deprives the defendant of a fair trial and due process, reversal is required." (People v. Williams (2009) 170 Cal.App.4th 587, 646.) Because defendants have not shown the court erred in any manner, there is no error to accumulate.

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