What is the test for overturning factual findings from the California Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Bobier, B205301 (Cal. App. 1/15/2009), B205301 (Cal. App. 2009):
On appellate review, factual findings of lower courts are upheld if supported by substantial evidence. But when reviewing questions of law, such as whether a search or seizure was reasonable, we exercise independent judgment. (People v. Camacho (2000) 23 Cal.4th 824, 830.)
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