What is the test for allowing a jury to view a film clip of a man who had sex with another man?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Pierce, No. C060588 (Cal. App. 5/18/2010), No. C060588. (Cal. App. 2010):
The trial court acted well within its discretion in allowing the jury to view the film clip. Because the evidence was properly admissible, we reject defendant's claims it violated his constitutional rights of due process and equal protection. (People v. Gurule (2002) 28 Cal.4th 557, 652.)
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