What is the test for a motion to overturn a conviction for making a statement that was deemed harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Morales, 189 Cal.Rptr.3d 650 (Cal. App. 2015):
courthouse statements was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt under Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 87 S.Ct. 824, 17 L.Ed.2d 705 ( Chapman ). We thus reverse defendant's conviction and remand the matter to the trial court with directions to vacate its order denying defendant's motion to suppress and to issue a new order granting that motion.
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