California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Lopez, H035015 (Cal. App. 2012):
has a reasonable opportunity to prepare and present his defense and not be taken by surprise by evidence offered at his trial.' [Citation.]" (People v. Seaton (2001) 26 Cal.4th 598, 640-641.)
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