What is the test for error of law in allowing a defendant to present a defense?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. McDaniels, H041476 (Cal. App. 2016):
misstepped, '[t]he trial court's ruling was an error of law merely; there was no refusal to allow [defendant] to present a defense, but only a rejection of some evidence concerning the defense.' " (People v. Fudge (1994) 7 Cal.4th 1075, 1102-1103.)
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