California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Valle, F069356 (Cal. App. 2017):
Evidence a defendant committed crimes other than those he or she is currently charged with is admissible when it is logically, naturally, and by reasonable inference relevant to prove some fact at issue such as motive, intent, preparation, or identity. The trial court has the discretion to admit such evidence after weighing its probative value against the prejudicial effect pursuant to Evidence Code section 352. In reviewing the admissibility of other-crimes evidence, a court must consider: (1) the materiality of the fact to be proved or disproved, (2) the probative value of the other-crimes evidence to prove or disprove a fact, and (3) the existence of any rule or policy requiring exclusion even if the evidence is relevant, because, this type of evidence can be damaging. (People v. Fuiava, supra, 53 Cal.4th at p. 667.)
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