What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant has made errors or errors in the course of trial?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Ferra, E071910 (Cal. App. 2019):

effect on the trial's outcome; the defendant must demonstrate a 'reasonable probability' that absent the errors the result would have been different." (People v. Mesa (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1000, 1008.)

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