What is the proper disposition of a motion where the trial court errs in failing to conduct an in camera review of discovery?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Zaldivar, B204510 (Cal. App. 4/14/2009), B204510 (Cal. App. 2009):
Finally, as explained in People v. Hustead, supra, 74 Cal.App.4th 410, when the trial court errs in failing to conduct an in camera review of Pitchess discovery, the proper disposition is a reversal with specific directions, as we set forth in our disposition, below. (See id. at pp. 418-423.)
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