What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of assault under the Mental Health Act?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. McCord, E068671 (Cal. App. 2018):
2. Undisclosed to the jury were the facts that defendant was on mandatory supervision and an active bench warrant had been issued for his arrest.
3. Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436.
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