What is the probative value of uncharged sexual offense evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Consuegra, D069705 (Cal. App. 2017):
September 2012 and continued for seven months. The close temporal proximity of the uncharged and charged acts increased the probative value of the uncharged offense evidence. (See People v. Yovanov (1999) 69 Cal.App.4th 392, 404 [stating that probative value of uncharged sexual offense evidence will depend on several factors including the "temporal proximity [of the uncharged acts] to the charged acts"].)
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the probative value of evidence in a sexual assault case where the evidence is not related to the charged offence? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for using evidence of an uncharged sexual offence as evidence in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for admissibility of evidence of prior sexual assault in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for determining the probative value of evidence in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
What is the probative value of evidence in a sexual assault case where the victim was threatened by a friend of the accused? (California, United States of America)
Is there any reason to exclude evidence of sexual assault prior to the trial of defendant in his sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
For the purposes of section 1108.2(1) of the California Criminal Code, is there any constitutional error in a trial court's decision to instruct the jury in a sexual assault case to consider the use of sexual assault evidence admitted under Section 1108? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on discretion of a trial court in assessing the probative value of evidence in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on discretion of a trial court in assessing the probative value of evidence in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for admitting prior sexual assault evidence in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
