What is the test for admitting a statement that was erroneously admitted at trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Santana, H044594 (Cal. App. 2020):
On appeal, defendant argues that (1) a statement that he made to police was erroneously admitted at trial in violation of Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436 (Miranda), (2) his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance in several instances, (3) the cumulative prejudice of the alleged errors requires reversal, and (4) the case must
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