What is the test for abuse of discretion in deciding whether relevant evidence should be excluded from a trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Gomez, G048471 (Cal. App. 2014):
Evidence Code section 352 authorizes a trial court to exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by undue prejudice. We review a trial court's evidentiary rulings for an abuse of discretion. (People v. Davis (2009) 46 Cal.4th 539, 602.)
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