What is the test for determining whether there was any error in a jury trial?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Valdovinos, F072041 (Cal. App. 2017):

trial." ' [Citation.]" (Ibid.) "[T]he reviewing court must 'review each allegation and assess the cumulative effect of any errors to see if it is reasonably probable the jury would have reached a result more favorable to defendant in their absence.' [Citation.]" (People v. Williams (2009) 170 Cal.App.4th 587, 646.)

"Having determined that no error occurred . . . , we conclude that this contention lacks merit . . . ." (People v. Heard (2003) 31 Cal.4th 946, 982.)

The judgment is affirmed.

/s/_________
DETJEN, Acting P.J.

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