What is the test for proving an error was not a contributory factor in the outcome of a jury trial?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Quesenberry, A142923 (Cal. App. 2015):

It is in our view " 'beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained.' " (People v. Harris, supra, 9 Cal.4th at p. 424.)

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