What is the test for introducing evidence that a defendant committed a crime, civil wrong or other act?

Section 1101, subdivision (b), permits the introduction of evidence that "a person committed a crime, civil wrong or other act when relevant to prove some fact (such as motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, absence of mistake or accident . . .) other than his or her disposition to commit such an act." The connection of the evidence of prior crimes with the crime charged must be clearly perceived, and it has sufficient probative value only when it "'"[tends] logically, naturally, and by reasonable inference, to establish any fact material for the [P]eople, or to overcome any material matter sought to be proved by the defense."' [Citation.]" (People v. Haston (1968) 69 Cal.2d 233, 247.) "'[A]dmissibility [of other crimes evidence]

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