California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. GARCIA, F059168, Super. Ct. No. VCF217534 (Cal. App. 2011):
"The proponent of proffered testimony has the burden of establishing its relevance, and if the testimony is comprised of hearsay, the foundational requirements for its admissibility under an exception to the hearsay rule. [Citations.] Evidence is properly excluded when the proponent fails to make an adequate offer of proof regarding the relevance or admissibility of the evidence. [Citations.]" (People v. Morrison (2004) 34 Cal.4th 698, 724.)
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