What is the test for an abuse of discretion under Federal Rule of Evidence 403?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Allman, 145 F.3d 1341 (9th Cir. 1998):

We review the admission or exclusion of evidence under Federal Rule of Evidence 403 for an abuse of discretion. See United States v. Etsitty, 130 F.3d 420, 423 (9th Cir.1997) (per curiam), amended, 1998 WL 159714 (9th Cir.1998).

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