When a trial court's failure to hold a Marsden hearing is the only error, is it appropriate to reverse and remand the accused?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Ari, F070448 (Cal. App. 2016):

When a trial court's failure to hold a Marsden hearing is the only error, it is appropriate to reverse and remand for the limited purpose of conducting a Marsden hearing. (People v. Hill (2013) 219 Cal.App.4th 646, 653-654.)

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