Does a motion for bifurcation need to be considered in the context of prior convictions?

The record shows that the request for bifurcation was denied because the trial court correctly recognized that the prior offenses were relevant and admissible to prove defendant's state of mind during the current offense. This was a proper exercise of discretion. (People v. Calderon (1994) 9 Cal.4th 69, 78 [where prior convictions are admissible to prove defendant's state of mind during current offense, trial court does not abuse its direction in denying motion for bifurcation].)