When a defendant admits committing a crime but denies the necessary intent for the charged crime, does other-crimes evidence admissible?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Campos, H0035756 (Cal. App. 2012):
People v. Whisenhunt, supra, 44 Cal.4th at page 204, explained: "Certainly, when a defendant admits committing an act but denies the necessary intent for the charged crime because of mistake or accident, other-crimes evidence is admissible to show absence of accident."
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