What is the test for admitting evidence at trial?

[33] As noted, the trial court enjoys broad discretion in assessing whether the probative value of evidence is outweighed by its prejudicial effect, and its assessment will not be disturbed on appeal absent a showing it exercised its discretion in an arbitrary, capricious or patently absurd manner that resulted in a miscarriage of justice. ( People v. Rodrigues, supra, 8 Cal.4th at pp. 1124-1125, 36 Cal.Rptr.2d 235, 885 P.2d 1.) Absent fundamental unfairness, state law error in admitting evidence is subject to the traditional ...

[85 Cal.Rptr.3d 414]