What is the test for establishing that a common design or plan is a greater degree of similarity than an uncharged misconduct allegation?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Williams, C077581 (Cal. App. 2017):
4. " 'A greater degree of similarity is required in order to prove the existence of a common design or plan.' [Citation.] 'The greatest degree of similarity is required for evidence of uncharged misconduct to be relevant to prove identity.' [Citation.]" (People v. Scheer, supra, 68 Cal.App.4th at p. 1018.)
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