Does application of the ordinary rules of evidence violate a defendant's constitutional right to present a defense?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Russell, 2d. Crim. No. B262474 (Cal. App. 2017):
8. We reject appellant's claim that the alleged error violated his constitutional right to present a defense and his right to compulsory process. (See People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 155 [application of the ordinary rules of evidence does not impermissibly infringe upon a defendant's constitutional rights].)
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