What is the test for abuse of power when a judge makes a ruling "outside the bounds of reason"?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Alderete, F063563 (Cal. App. 2012):
We review the trial court's ruling for abuse of discretion, which is shown when the court's ruling falls "'outside the bounds of reason.'" (People v. Ochoa, supra, 19 Cal.4th at p. 408.) We find no abuse of discretion here.
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