What is the test for abuse of discretion in a motion for discovery of a peace officer's records?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Pham, B233975 (Cal. App. 2012):
We review the denial of a motion for discovery of peace officer personnel records for abuse of discretion. (People v. Breaux (1991) 1 Cal.4th 281, 312.)
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