California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Noel, F064810 (Cal. App. 2013):
The interpretation of a statute and the determination of its constitutionality are questions of law. In analyzing these questions appellate courts apply a de novo standard of review. (Valov v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2005) 132 Cal.App.4th 1113, 1120.)
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