What is the test for reversal of a finding of error in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Parker, B299183 (Cal. App. 2020):
"Even where a defendant shows prosecutorial misconduct occurred, reversal is not required unless the defendant can show he suffered prejudice. [Citation.] Error with respect to prosecutorial misconduct is evaluated under Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18 . . . to the extent federal
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