What is the test for comments by a prosecuting attorney on the evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. White, C065564 (Cal. App. 2012):
long as it amounts to fair comment on the evidence, which can include reasonable inferences, or deductions to be drawn therefrom.'"' [Citations.]" (People v. Stanley, supra, 39 Cal.4th at pp. 951-952.) None of the comments by the prosecuting attorney exceeded these limitations.
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