Does a rejection of some evidence concerning the defense affect a defendant's right to present his defense?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Mroczko, G050274 (Cal. App. 2014):
only a rejection of some evidence concerning the defense." [Citation.]'" (People v. Boyette (2002) 29 Cal.4th 381, 427-428.) We have concluded the trial court's ruling was correct and did not impinge on defendant's right to present his defense. Thus, defendant's constitutional claim is meritless.
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