What is the standard of review for a federal district court's evidentiary rulings?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Poschwatta, 829 F.2d 1477 (9th Cir. 1987):

The standard of review concerning the district court's evidentiary rulings is abuse of discretion. United States v. Soulard, 730 F.2d 1292, 1296 (9th Cir.1984).

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