In what circumstances will a defendant be denied the opportunity to present a defense?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Darrough, C087125 (Cal. App. 2020):
Applying such a rule in this case did not impermissibly infringe on defendant's constitutional right to present a defense. (People v. Boyette (2002) 29 Cal.4th 381, 414
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