What is the test for abuse of discretion under the hearsay exception?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Flores, D070702 (Cal. App. 2016):

We review a trial court's admission of evidence under a hearsay exception for abuse of discretion. (See People v. Waidla (2000) 22 Cal.4th 690, 725.) Under this standard, " 'a trial court's ruling will not be disturbed, and reversal of the judgment is not required, unless the trial court exercised its discretion in an arbitrary, capricious, or patently absurd manner that resulted in a manifest miscarriage of justice.' " (People v. Hovarter (2008) 44 Cal.4th 983, 1004.)

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