What is the test for relevancy in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. McNutt, G049098 (Cal. App. 2014):
any disputed fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action." (Evid. Code, 210.) Although "'there is no universal test of relevancy, the general rule in criminal cases [is] whether or not the evidence tends logically, naturally, and by reasonable inference to establish any fact material for the prosecution[.]'" (People v. Freeman (1994) 8 Cal.4th 450, 491.)
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