If there is an error in the finding that a defendant is not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt on the basis of reasonable doubt, is that error harmless beyond reasonable doubt?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Johnson, 572 F.2d 227 (9th Cir. 1978):
If there was error on that point, it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt in light of the other, overwhelming evidence of guilt. Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24, 87 S.Ct. 824, 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); United States v. Lopez (slip op. 210) (9th Cir. January 23, 1978).
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