What is the test for exercising discretion under section 352 of the Criminal Code?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Lopez, F052654 (Cal. App. 5/23/2008), F052654 (Cal. App. 2008):

"`Under ... section 352, the trial court enjoys broad discretion in assessing whether the probative value of particular evidence is outweighed by concerns of undue prejudice, confusion or consumption of time.' [Citation.] A trial court's exercise of its discretion under section 352 `" must not be disturbed on appeal except on a showing that the court exercised its discretion in an arbitrary, capricious or patently absurd manner that resulted in a manifest miscarriage of justice." [Citations.]' [Citation.]" (People v. Brown (2000) 77 Cal.App.4th 1324, 1337.)

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