What is the test for evidence of character or trait of character in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Nguyen, D075246 (Cal. App. 2020):
6. "[Evidence Code] section 1101 generally excludes evidence of character or a trait of character to prove a person's conduct on a specified occasion. ([Evid. Code,] 1101, subd. (a).) [Evidence Code] [s]ection 1102 creates an exception to this rule in criminal cases . . . ." (People v. Felix (1999) 70 Cal.App.4th 426, 431.)
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