What is the test for admitting or denying an allegation of sexual assault?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Penaloza, G055244 (Cal. App. 2019):

have been admitted or does not reasonably tend to connect the defendant with the commission of the crime." (People v. Nelson (2011) 51 Cal.4th 198, 218.)

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