The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Roberts, 618 F.2d 530 (9th Cir. 1979):
The trial court has discretion to exclude evidence of bias. It must weigh the probative value of the evidence against its prejudicial impact and against the possibility the jury will use the evidence improperly. United States v. Diecidue, 603 F.2d 535 (5th Cir. 1979). This test has been equated with the relevancy test performed under Rule 403 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Id. We conclude this test applies equally to evidence offered to rehabilitate a witness who has been impeached for bias.
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