What is the test for a defendant to be prosecuted for making a careless or careless statement?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Chandler, 176 Cal.Rptr.3d 548, 332 P.3d 538, 60 Cal.4th 508 (Cal. 2014):
about being prosecuted for a careless ... statement, even if he does not have the intent required to render him liable." ( United States v. Alvarez (2012) 567 U.S. , , 132 S.Ct. 2537, 2555, 183 L.Ed.2d 574 (conc. opn. of Breyer, J.).)
[176 Cal.Rptr.3d 560]
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