Can a prosecutor be found guilty of misconduct for making improper remarks in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Contreras, B237675 (Cal. App. 2013):
Even if the prosecutor's remarks were improper, when the prosecutor's argument is viewed in context, we readily conclude that the challenged remarks were not prejudicial. (People v. Haskett (1982) 30 Cal.3d 841, 866 [prosecutorial misconduct will
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