Can a defendant be denied a fair trial when relevant evidence is excluded from the trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Lopez, B257670 (Cal. App. 2016):
A defendant is denied a fair trial in violation of due process requirements when a trial court excludes relevant evidence that has significant probative value to his defense. (People v. Babbitt (1988) 45 Cal.3d 660, 684.)
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