What is the standard of review for admitting or denying evidence of sexual abuse?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Herrell, 588 F.2d 711 (9th Cir. 1978):
The relevant standard of review is "whether the district court abused its discretion when it decided that the tendency of the evidence in question to prove the essential elements of knowledge and intent outweighed its potential prejudice." United States v. Rocha, 553 F.2d at 616. There is no indication that the trial court abused its discretion in admitting the challenged testimony. Thus, there is no error.
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