Can Defendant show prejudice under the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ruelas, H040372 (Cal. App. 2015):
beyond a reasonable doubt" prejudice standard set forth in Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24. Defendant cannot show prejudice under either standard.
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