P. v. Bridgeforth CA2/1
George Elex Bridgeforth purports to appeal from an order denying his petition for postconviction discovery on the ground that the superior court abused its discretion by applying the wrong standard in denying the petition. (Pen. Code, § 1054.9.) The trial court’s order is not appealable. Nevertheless, in the interests of justice and judicial economy, we treat the appeal as a petition for writ of mandate, consider the merits of Bridgeforth’s contention, and grant the petition.
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