What is the test for the abuse of discretion standard in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Mansury, D067770 (Cal. App. 2016):
little or no relevance"; that the admission of these three categories of evidence merely "served to make jurors dislike [her] because she was a bad woman"; and thus, that jurors did not convict her based on the evidence. "We review a trial court's rulings on the admission and exclusion of evidence under the abuse of discretion standard." (People v. Thompson (2010) 49 Cal.4th 79, 128.)
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Is the court abused its discretion in refusing to protect a witness in a sexual assault case from the possibility that the prosecution witnesses in the case colluded to corroborate their testimony? (California, United States of America)
In a sexual assault case, how have the courts dealt with claims that the trial court abused its discretion in excluding evidence of the victim's other sexual conduct? (California, United States of America)
In a sexual assault case, what is the test for a plaintiff's claim that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in excluding evidence of the victim's other sexual conduct? (California, United States of America)
What is the relevant case law regarding allegations of sexual assault made against appellant in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for admitting or denying abuse of discretion in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for admitting prior sexual assault evidence in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for finding an abuse of discretion in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
For the purposes of section 1108.2(1) of the California Criminal Code, is there any constitutional error in a trial court's decision to instruct the jury in a sexual assault case to consider the use of sexual assault evidence admitted under Section 1108? (California, United States of America)
In a sexual assault case, is it possible for a defendant to sexually assault two women by touching their genitals? (California, United States of America)
Is there any case law where evidence of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or sexual assault was not excluded from a jury trial? (California, United States of America)
