California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Herrera, D075202 (Cal. App. 2020):
"Except as otherwise provided by statute, all relevant evidence is admissible." (Evid. Code, 351.) " 'Relevant evidence' means evidence . . . having any tendency in reason to prove or disprove any disputed fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action." (Id., 210; see People v. Scheid (1997) 16 Cal.4th 1, 13-14 [noting the "test of relevance is whether the evidence tends ' "logically, naturally, and by reasonable inference" to establish material facts such as identity, intent, or motive [citations]' "].)
However, even if relevant, a court may exclude such evidence under Evidence Code section 352. We review the trial court's decision to admit evidence under an abuse of discretion standard. (People v. Rogers (2013) 57 Cal.4th 296, 326.)
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