What is the test for excluding evidence that is relevant to the prime theory of the defense?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Brown, E070702 (Cal. App. 2020):
admissibility of evidence as well as in determining its weight,' " and " 'Evidence that is relevant to the prime theory of the defense cannot be excluded in wholesale fashion merely because the trial would be simpler without it.' " (People v. Wright (1985) 39 Cal.3d 576, 584-585.)
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