What is the test for an abuse of discretion ruling?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Brown, C081100 (Cal. App. 2019):
the trial court's conclusions regarding foundational facts for substantial evidence. [Citation.] We review the trial court's ultimate ruling for an abuse of discretion [citations], reversing only if " 'the trial court exercised its discretion in an arbitrary, capricious, or patently absurd manner that resulted in a manifest miscarriage of justice.' " [Citation.]' (People v. DeHoyos (2013) 57 Cal.4th 79, 132.)" (People v. Jackson (2016) 1 Cal.5th 269, 320-321.)
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