What is the test for proving intent in a criminal case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Escudero, 183 Cal.App.4th 302 (Cal. App. 2010):

(10) The least degree of similarity between an uncharged act and a charged offense is required to prove intent. (People v. Ewoldt, supra, 7 Cal.4th

[183 Cal.App.4th 314]

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