What is the test for admitting evidence that a person committed a crime?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Huntsinger, E070886 (Cal. App. 2019):
prohibits the admission of evidence that a person committed a crime "when relevant to prove some fact (such as . . . intent . . .) other than his or her disposition to commit such an act." (Evid. Code, 1101, subd. (b); see People v. Catlin (2001) 26 Cal.4th 81, 111.)
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