What is the test for misconduct in a criminal case where a prosecutor argued that reasonable doubt was not a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Griffin, C075293 (Cal. App. 2015):
Griffin argues this was misconduct because it shifted the burden to the defense to present a reasonable case. He relies primarily on People v. Hill (1998) 17 Cal.4th 800. In that case the prosecutor argued the following meaning of reasonable doubt:
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