What is the test for "abuse of discretion" in cases involving abuse of discretion?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Frasco, E070910 (Cal. App. 2020):

"We review claims regarding a trial court's ruling on the admissibility of evidence for abuse of discretion. [Citations.] Specifically, we will not disturb the trial court's ruling 'except on a showing the trial court exercised its discretion in an arbitrary, capricious, or patently absurd manner that resulted in a manifest miscarriage of justice.' [Citations.]" (People v. Goldsmith, supra, 59 Cal.4th at p. 266.)

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