What is the standard for determining liability in a motor vehicle accident?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Gonzalez, E058447 (Cal. App. 2014):

7. We would reach the same conclusion under the stricter, beyond a reasonable doubt standard articulated in Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24.

8. The jury was instructed with respect to aider and abettor liability.

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