What is the applicable standard of review in the context of a motion for contempt of court?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Lucas, B218409, No. BA348632 (Cal. App. 2011):
2. Pursuant to the applicable standard of review discussed below, we state the facts in the light most favorable to the prosecution as the party for whom the judgment was entered. (People v. Mincey (1992) 2 Cal.4th 408, 432.)
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