Is a motion to dismiss reviewed for abuse of discretion or substantial evidence?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Price, B219013 (Cal. App. 2011):
trial court's ruling denying a motion to dismiss is reviewed for abuse of discretion and its underlying factual findings are reviewed for substantial evidence. (People v. Cowan, supra, 50 Cal.4th at p. 431.)
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