California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. HOVARTER, 189 P.3d 300, 44 Cal.4th 983, 81 Cal.Rptr.3d 299 (Cal. 2008):
similarity is required to show intent. ( People v. Ewoldt [ (1994) ] 7 Cal.4th [380,] 402-403, 27 Cal.Rptr.2d 646, 867 P.2d 757.) On appeal, we review a trial court's ruling under Evidence Code section 1101 for abuse of discretion. ' ( People v. Abilez (2007) 41 Cal.4th 472, 500, 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 526, 161 P.3d 58, italics added.)
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