What is the current state of the law on relevance of evidence in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Rabago, D073014 (Cal. App. 2018):
substantial probative value.' " (People v. Ewoldt (1994) 7 Cal.4th 380, 404.) Even if relevant, the evidence " 'must not contravene other policies limiting admission, such as those contained in Evidence Code section 352.' " (Ibid.) " 'We review for abuse of discretion a trial court's rulings on relevance and admission or exclusion of evidence under Evidence Code sections 1101 and 352.' " (People v. Butler (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 49, 60.)
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