California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from In re K.J., A117236 (Cal. App. 4/24/2008), A117236 (Cal. App. 2008):
Thus, trial courts retain the authority to restrict cross-examination "under well-established principles such as those reflected in Evidence Code section 352, i.e., if the probative value of the evidence `is substantially outweighed by the probability that its admission will (a) necessitate undue consumption of time or (b) create substantial danger of undue prejudice, or confusing the issues, or of misleading the jury.' " (People v. Harris, supra, 47 Cal.3d at p. 1091.)
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