What is the test for a reasonable probability of a more favourable result under the reasonable beyond reasonable doubt standard?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Lopez, 2d Crim. No. B258504 (Cal. App. 2015):
386 U.S. 18, 22-24 [harmless beyond reasonable doubt standard]; People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818, 836 [reasonable probability of a more favorable result standard].)
Appellant's remaining arguments have been considered but merit no further discussion. The judgment is affirmed.
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