What is the test for disclosing material exculpatory evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Vargas, B252005 (Cal. App. 2015):
11. Brady v. Maryland (1963) 373 U.S. 83 [83 S.Ct. 1194, 10 L.Ed.2d 215] requires the prosecution to disclose material exculpatory evidence to the defense.
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