What is the test for admitting evidence to prove the appellant's "motive, his intent, his common scheme and plan and knowledge" that under these circumstances, the police officer would have been injured?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Meyers, A127223, No. C153409 (Cal. App. 2011):
8. The trial court admitted the evidence to prove appellant's "motive, his intent, his common scheme and plan and his knowledge... that under these circumstances, the police officer would, in fact, have been injured." "When the evidence is properly received the basis for the court's ruling is not material." (People v. Williams (1984) 44 Cal.3d 883, 911.)
9. Appellant does not contend he was denied the right to present a defense.
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