What is the test for giving a statement of facts in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Berkeley, 151 Cal.Rptr. 686, 88 Cal.App.3d 457 (Cal. App. 1978):
1 The statement of facts is given in the light most favorable to respondent, as is proper. (People v. Lawler, 9 Cal.3d 156, 160, 107 Cal.Rptr. 13, 507 P.2d 621.)
2 This requirement is not contained in Penal Code section 844 referring to execution of warrants of arrest.
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