What is the test of relevance, relevance and abuse of discretion in determining the admissibility of evidence at trial?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Davidson, B223722 (Cal. App. 2012):

"Only relevant evidence is admissible [citations], and all relevant evidence is admissible unless excluded under the federal or state Constitutions or by statute. [Citations.] The test of relevance is whether the evidence 'tends "logically, naturally, and by reasonable inference" to establish material facts such as identity, intent, or motive.' [Citation.] The trial court has broad discretion in determining the relevance of evidence, but lacks discretion to admit irrelevant evidence. [Citation.] We review for abuse of discretion a trial court's rulings on the admissibility of evidence. [Citations.]" (People v. Benavides (2005) 35 Cal.4th 69, 90.)

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