What is the test for exclusion of relevant evidence in a sexual assault case?

Only relevant evidence is admissible at trial, and trial courts have broad discretion to determine the relevance of proffered evidence. (People v. Weaver (2001) 26 Cal.4th 876, 933.) "Evidence Code section 352 accords the trial court broad discretion to exclude even relevant evidence 'if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the probability that its admission will . . . create substantial danger of undue prejudice, of confusing the issues, or of misleading the jury.' 'Evidence is substantially more prejudicial than probative [citation] if, broadly stated, it poses an intolerable "risk to the

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fairness of the proceedings or the reliability of the outcome" [citation].' [Citation.] We review a trial court's ruling under Evidence Code section 352 for an abuse of discretion. [Citations.]" (People v. Clark (2011) 52 Cal.4th 856, 893.)