What is the test for "abuse of discretion" in deciding whether to admit or exclude evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Battle, A132037 (Cal. App. 2012):
We review a trial court's evidentiary determinations for abuse of discretion. (People v. Rowland (1992) 4 Cal.4th 238, 264.) Because a trial court has wide discretion in deciding to admit or exclude evidence, an abuse of discretion is established only where
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