What is the test for admitting evidence of criminal past in a civil case?

The general rule is that evidence of prior crimes is inadmissible to prove the defendant's conduct on a specific occasion. However, it is well established that such evidence may be admissible if relevant to prove a material fact in issue and not simply to establish the defendant's general criminal disposition or "bad character." (People v. Hovarter (2008) 44 Cal.4th 983, 1002; see also Evid. Code, 1101, subd. (b), italics added ["Nothing in this section prohibits the admission of evidence that a person committed a crime, civil wrong, or other act when relevant to prove some fact (such as

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