What is the test for admitting photographs of victims of sexual abuse at trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Allen, 232 Cal.Rptr. 849, 42 Cal.3d 1222, 729 P.2d 115 (Cal. 1986):
" 'The admission of photographs of victims lies primarily within the discretion of the trial judge who determines whether their probative [42 Cal.3d 1256] value is outweighed by their prejudicial effect.' " (People v. Fields, supra, 35 Cal.3d at p. 372, 197 Cal.Rptr. 803, 673 P.2d 680; quoting People v.
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