What is the test for abuse of discretion in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Bonhomme, 2d Crim. No. B261119 (Cal. App. 2016):
Appellant contends that the trial court erroneously admitted evidence of the uncharged sexual offenses. We review its ruling for abuse of discretion. (People v. Ennis (2010) 190 Cal.App.4th 721, 733.) "[A] trial court does not abuse its discretion unless its decision is so irrational or arbitrary that no reasonable person could agree with it." (People v. Carmony (2004) 33 Cal.4th 367, 377.)
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