The following excerpt is from United States v. Espinoza, 880 F.3d 506 (9th Cir. 2018):
We review the district courts exclusion of evidence for abuse of discretion. United States v. Evans , 728 F.3d 953, 959 (9th Cir. 2013). First, we "determine de novo whether the trial court identified the correct legal rule to apply to the relief requested." United States v. Hinkson , 585 F.3d 1247, 1262 (9th Cir. 2009) (en banc). If the trial court identified an incorrect legal rule, "we must conclude it abused its discretion." Id. If the trial court identified the correct legal rule, then we must "determine whether the trial courts application of the correct legal standard was (1) illogical, (2) implausible, or (3) without support in inferences that may be drawn from the facts in the record." Id. (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.