What is the test for de novo review on an issue of law?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Edward B. (In re Edward B.), 10 Cal.App.5th 1228, 217 Cal.Rptr.3d 225 (Cal. App. 2017):

circumstances, an issue of law arises that is subject to de novo review on appeal. (People v. Mendez (2013) 221 Cal.App.4th 1167, 1172, 165 Cal.Rptr.3d 157.)

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