Florida/Georgia Personal Injury & Workers Compensation

...this did go on for a while. I can't tell you exactly how long, just that it wasn't quick. It was more than a few minutes. [8] Dr. Martin testified that Robles had a blood alcohol level of .14. [9] Richardson v. State, 246 So.2d 771 (Fla. 1971). [10] Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1999), provides: "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Section 90.403, Florida Statutes (1999), provides in pertinent part: "Relevant evidence is inadmissible if its probative...

...dence which tended to prove that he had committed just such a crime in Daytona Beach only two months before. An admission may be admissible if it is relevant, and relevant evidence is defined as evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...le too. Or I can do that. That's what he said. And he went on to say an abortion would keep their lives peaceful. We begin our analysis with the well-settled rule that relevant evidence is evidence which tends "to prove or disprove a material fact," § 90.401, Fla....

...Williams' testimony that drowning was a cause of death and that Ms. Jones was alive when she was thrown into the water, is sufficient to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that she was conscious. Consequently, Dr. Williams' testimony was admissible under sections 90.401 and 90.403 as relevant and probative of the struggle and panic Ms....

...Griffin also argues that the evidence was not relevant to prove any material issue in the case. Generally, the test for the admissibility of evidence is relevance. § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (1991). Relevant evidence is defined as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...e's testimony. We begin our analysis with the basic proposition that in order to be admissible, evidence must be relevant. See § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (1995). Relevant evidence is defined as evidence "tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Id. § 90.401....

...State, 452 So.2d 520, 523 (Fla.1984). We agree with the trial court that the substance of what was said on the videotape concerned the crime for which appellant was charged and tended to prove a material fact; thus it was relevant evidence as defined by section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1995)....

...court erred in denying a defense motion to prohibit imposition of the death penalty because of appellant's mental age; and (17) the death sentence is disproportionate. [11] Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 86 S.Ct. 1602, 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). [12] Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1995), provides: "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." [13] Section 90.403, Florida Statutes (1995), provides in pertinent part: "Relevant evidence is inadmissible if its proba...

...The trial court examined the application, overruled Taylor's objection, and entered the application into evidence. Under section 90.402, Florida Statutes (1999), "[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." Relevant evidence is evidence that tends "to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...In the instant case, Taylor's collateral bad act involved lying on the credit application. Taylor was not being tried for fraudulently trying to obtain credit, or some similar crime, and thus general relevancy rules would control the admissibility of the credit application. See §§ 90.401-90.402, Fla....

...We agree that because the defendant related the statement and said it was made while he was choking the victim, it was relevant in the guilt phase to establish the element of premeditation for first-degree murder. Evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact is admissible except as provided by law. §§ 90.401-90.402, Fla....

...parties, the manner in which the homicide was committed, and the nature and manner of the wounds inflicted." Sochor v. State, 619 So.2d 285, 288 (Fla.1993) (quoting Larry v. State, 104 So.2d 352, 354 (Fla.1958)). Applying the test of relevance from section 90.401 as the tendency to prove or disprove a material fact, premeditation can also be inferred from evidence that the defendant persisted in strangling a victim who asked for his or her children....

..."[R]emoteness of a prior crime is one aspect of its relevance, its tendency to prove or disprove a material fact in issue." Duffey v. State, 741 So.2d 1192, 1197 (Fla.4th DCA 1999) (citing McGough v. State, 302 So.2d 751, 754 (Fla.1974)); see Williams, 110 So.2d at 662; Griswold v. State, 77 Fla. 505, 82 So. 44, 49 (1919); § 90.401, Fla....

...We begin our analysis with the general proposition that all relevant evidence is admissible unless the law otherwise provides. § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (1985). Relevant evidence is defined as any evidence which tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401....

...uirre in her home prior to the murders because the testimony was irrelevant and highly prejudicial. We disagree. We conclude that the testimony was relevant and did not violate section 90.403, Florida Statutes (2008). Relevant evidence is defined in section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2008), as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Further, "[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." § 90.402, Fla....

...A judge’s discretion is limited by the rules of evidence and by the principles of stare deci-sis.” Johnson v. State, 969 So.2d 938, 949 (Fla.2007) (citation omitted). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...ical way of utilizing the results of scientific advances. McCormick, supra, § 203 at 491 (footnotes omitted). The above view accords fully with the Florida Evidence Code. See Ch. 90, Fla. Stat. (1979). The material sections of the code are Sections 90.401, .402 and .403, which we are required to read in pari materia....

...886, 890 (1932). "The relevancy of a fact to the issue being tried is ordinarily a question of logic rather than one of law." 23 Fla.Jur.2d Evidence and Witnesses § 123 (1980). Consequently, whether a fact at issue is logically relevant is controlled by Section 90.401, stating that "[r]elevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Because the bank teller's testimony in the case at bar was the crucial evidence identifying appellant as the individual who committed the off...

...State, 398 So.2d 926, 930 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981), rev. denied, 412 So.2d 470 (Fla. 1982). [19] One might well ask, in a jurisdiction that has previously adopted Frye, whether the rule survives a subsequent enactment of an evidence code embracing the "relevancy" test. Sections 90.401-.403, Florida Statutes, are patterned after Rules 401, 402 and 403 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, 28 U.S.C....

...1st DCA 1992) (standard of review of a lower tribunal's ruling on a motion in limine is abuse of discretion); Swanson v. State, 823 So.2d 281 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002). 2. Merits "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...Yet a court's discretion is not boundless, and it may be constrained by legal precepts such as the rules of evidence, Johnston v. State, 863 So.2d 271, 278 (Fla.2003), and the principle of stare decisis. McDuffie v. State, 970 So.2d 312, 326 (Fla.2007). Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2007), defines relevant evidence thusly: "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." And section 90.402 provides that "[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." § 90.402, Fla....

...y because the defense had "gotten to" her. Furthermore, we find that both Munroe's testimony regarding her conversations with Penalver's attorney and the jail records detailing Penalver's visits with his attorney were irrelevant and prejudicial. See § 90.401, Fla....

...State, 855 So.2d 1, 21 (Fla.2003) (quoting Sexton v. State, 697 So.2d 833, 837 (Fla.1997)). Generally, all relevant evidence is admissible, unless excluded by law. § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2004). "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...r she believed it to be true. A statement tending to expose the declarant to criminal liability and offered to exculpate the accused is inadmissible, unless corroborating circumstances show the trustworthiness of the statement. (Emphasis added.) [3] § 90.401, Fla....

...he scientific validity and reliability of the field sobriety tests in predicting impairment. The county court certified two questions as being of great public importance: (1) are field sobriety exercises sufficiently reliable to be probative under F.S. 90.401 in proving impairment of one's normal faculties in the prosecution of a DUI offense; and (2) if answered in the affirmative, then does the likelihood of any unfair prejudice require their exclusion in those prosecutions under F.S....

...issibility of field sobriety test evidence in DUI prosecutions within this district. We, however, rephrase the certified questions, as follows: (1) ARE LAY OBSERVATIONS CONCERNING A DEFENDANT'S PERFORMANCE OF FIELD SOBRIETY *828 TESTS RELEVANT UNDER SECTION 90.401, FLORIDA STATUTES, IN PROVING IMPAIRMENT OF ONE'S NORMAL FACULTIES IN THE PROSECUTION OF A DUI OFFENSE? (2) IF ANSWERED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, IS THE PROBATIVE VALUE OF THE TESTIMONY ON FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS SUBSTANTIALLY OUTWEIGHED BY THE...

...[13] III. ADMISSIBILITY UNDER THE RELEVANCY STANDARD Having determined the Frye general acceptance standard is inapplicable, we next address the relevancy and admissibility of the protocol under Chapter 90, Florida Evidence Code, Florida Statutes (1997). Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1997), defines relevant *33 evidence as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." All relevant evidence is admissible unless the party seeking to exclude the evidence can show its exclusion is required on grounds of prejudice or confusion....

...Calloway’s background. The fact that Solomon was diagnosed with schizophrenia and PTSD decades after abusing Calloway and Shirley does not make the uncontroverted fact that Calloway both witnessed and suffered abuse from Solomon more or less probable. See § 90.401, Fla....

...vant to a material issue at trial. THE LAW IN GENERAL Generally, all relevant evidence is admissible, unless precluded by law. See § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2003). Relevant evidence is defined as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...matter under section 90.604, Florida Statutes (2001), his continued statement on "what they had said" was simply nonresponsive to defense counsel's question. Further, the additional statement was not claimed to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

...First, Miriam's testimony about what Rivera was experiencing would not have been based on her own personal knowledge. See § 90.604, Fla. Stat. (2001). Second, testimony about Miriam's own drug abuse would not prove or disprove a material fact as to Rivera's drug use. See § 90.401, Fla....

...I agree with Judge Ervin, for the reasons stated in his opinion, that appellant's alternative objection based on the Frye test was likewise well taken. I likewise agree with Judge Wolf's opinion that testimony of this nature is in all events inadmissible under sections 90.401, 90.403 and 90.404 of the Florida Evidence Code for the reasons he discusses, although it should be noted that this specific ground apparently was not presented to the trial court....

...[37] The disputed evidence involves a psychological profile of sexual abusers. [38] This type of evidence must be excluded for several reasons: (1) It unfairly misdirects the focus of the criminal proceeding and is not relevant to the issues to be decided, section 90.401, Fla....

...ship must be excluded. For instance, evidence that a particular racial or religious group is more likely to commit certain types of crimes would certainly be inadmissible. The disputed evidence is not material to the question of a defendant's guilt. § 90.401, Fla....

...t case in the argument that the evidence was not material. [38] It is unnecessary to determine whether the evidence of psychological profiles of sexual abusers complies with Frye because the evidence in the instant case would be inadmissible under §§ 90.401-90.404, Fla....

...State, 531 So.2d 124 (Fla.1988) (recognizing a different standard for judging the admissibility and relevance of evidence in the penalty phase than in the guilt phase). It is also a well-settled rule that relevant evidence is evidence which tends "to prove or disprove a material fact," § 90.401, Fla....

...bility. E. Cleary, McCormick on Evidence § 45 (3d ed. 1984) (footnote omitted). A contrary view is expressed in Handbook of Florida Evidence: [T]he trend appears in favor of permitting the introduction of evidence of narcotic addiction. Pursuant to Section 90.401, evidence of narcotic addiction possesses at least the minimum probative value necessary to establish relevancy, with or without the aid of an expert *658 witness to interpret the effect of narcotic addiction on the particular witness....

...ion may testify about it in the form of an opinion; however, the opinion is admissible only if it can be applied to evidence at trial. § 90.702, Fla. Stat. (2000). All evidence, including expert testimony, is subject to the requirements of sections 90.401, 90.402, and 90.403, which address relevancy and reliability. Section 90.401 defines relevant evidence as evidence that is both probative and material: 90.401 Definition of relevant evidence.— Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...The possession of the weapon, the firing of the weapon, the retrieval of the bullet fired from the weapon from Coney's body, and the comparison of the two bullets are all essential factors in linking the murder weapon to Amoros. These factors meet the test of relevancy contained in section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1987)....

...Alanna and Devin did not choose Tim Davidson as their new father; rather, Carrie chose him as her husband. His presence in the home does not mitigate the loss sustained by these children. For evidence to be admissible, it must be relevant. Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

...The test for admissibility of evidence is relevance, not necessity. In general, any facts relevant to prove a fact in issue is admissible unless admission is precluded by specific rule. E.g., Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla.), cert. denied, 361 U.S. 847, 80 S.Ct. 102, 4 L.Ed.2d 86 (1959). According to section 90.401, Florida *589 Statutes (1985), relevant evidence is evidence that tends to prove or disprove a material fact....

..."There are, of course, two forms of relevancy: logical and legal. The relevancy of a fact to the issue being tried is ordinarily a question of logic rather than one of law. Consequently, whether a fact at issue is logically relevant is controlled by Section 90.401, stating that `[r]elevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove *403 a material fact.'" Brown v....

...In the case at bar, defense counsel sought to introduce prior statements made by Howard that are inconsistent with her trial testimony, and thereby challenge her credibility and show her bias or improper motive. "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...error to deny its admission." Rivera v. State, 561 So.2d 536, 539 (Fla.1990). Here the state's objection to the proffered letters was relevancy. The Florida Evidence Code defines relevancy as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...In this light, so long as the evidence of the condition of the Defendant's car tends to either prove or disprove whether the Defendant knowingly drove under circumstances that might generally jeopardize others' safety, then the evidence is relevant. § 90.401, Fla....

..., were found on top of the eighteen-month-old's body. Thus, we conclude that the evidence of the victim's pregnancy was irrelevant because it neither proves nor disproves any material issue in the case, and as such, it should have been excluded. See § 90.401....

...We do not suggest, nor is there a need for, a new rule to determine relevancy. Relevancy and relevant evidence have been determined by Florida courts to be "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Charles W. Ehrhardt, Florida Evidence § 90.401 (1992); see also John Henry Wigmore, Evidence § 2 (Peter Tiller ed., 3d ed....

...ade. A trial court's ruling on the admissibility of evidence will not be disturbed absent an abuse of discretion. See Blanco v. State, 452 So.2d 520, 523 (Fla.1984). Evidence is admissible if it tends "to prove or disprove a material fact" at issue, § 90.401, Fla....

...d light. See Swafford v. State, 533 So.2d 270, 275 n. 5 (Fla. 1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1100, 109 S.Ct. 1578, 103 L.Ed.2d 944 (1989). However, like all evidence, the statements will only be admitted if relevant to prove a material fact in issue. § 90.401, Fla....

...person leaving the crime scene could be excluded from the trial based on relevancy simply because the witness did not state explicitly that he saw Hendrix. Relevant evidence is defined as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." See § 90.401, Fla....

...However, the admissibility of this evidence must be gauged by the same principle of relevancy as any other evidence offered by the defendant.” See Rivera v. State, 561 So.2d 536, 539 (Fla.1990). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...t a high rate of speed, in a residential neighborhood, when he struck Westlund. He claims that, because he admitted liability, this evidence was logically irrelevant and highly prejudicial. [2] Whether evidence is logically relevant is controlled by section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1991), which states, "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." All relevant evidence is admissible unless its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, or unless otherwise excluded by law....

...ry to establish the material fact, and the effectiveness of a limiting instruction." Id. (citing Taylor v. State, 855 So.2d 1, 22 (Fla.2003)). However, "[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2009). Section 90.401, Florida Statutes, defines relevant evidence as "evidence *219 tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Because we find Mr....

...Thus, Masaka established this requirement for admitting Panzo's statements. B. Relevance Given Panzo's unavailability, the next question is whether the proffered evidence was relevant to Masaka's misidentification defense. Relevant evidence is defined as that which "tend[s] to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401....

...Three sections of the evidence code provide the framework for evaluating questions of relevance. The general rule is that “[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law.” § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2007). “Relevant evidence is [defined as] evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...eighed by its prejudicial impact. Ibn-Tamas I, 407 A.2d at 632. The Ibn-Tamas application of the general acceptance standard is inconsistent with those provisions of the code pertaining to the admissibility of expert testimony, particularly Sections 90.401, .402, .403, and .702, Florida Statutes. Section 90.401 defines relevant evidence as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." McCormick explains that the term "relevant", as so used, concerns the two components of relevancy: material and probative value; the former meaning e...

...atter, evidence having a tendency to establish the proposition it is offered to prove. McCormick, supra, § 185, 541-542. Section 90.402 next provides that "[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." When considering sections 90.401 and 90.402 in pari materia with section 90.702 (imposing, as does Federal Rule 702, a two-part test for the admissibility of expert testimony: (1) that the scientific knowledge "assist the trier of fact in understanding the evidence or in dete...

...m. [e.s.] See also, Williams v. Jacksonville Electric Authority, supra. The reason for this is clear. The comparable sales doctrine is essentially one of relevance. Applying the definition of relevant evidence contained in the Florida Evidence Code, Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1979), it simply cannot be said that the fact that the Broward property sustained X dollars in severance damages because of the embankment "tend[s] to prove or disprove [the] material fact" of whether or how much damage was sustained by the entirely different parcel involved in this case....

...Stat. (1985); Thompson v. State, 705 So.2d 1046 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998); Johnson v. State, 691 So.2d 43, 44 (Fla. 2d DCA 1997). Aside from being hearsay, this testimony by Kling was inadmissible because it was not relevant to a material fact in issue. § 90.401, Fla....

...e of this evidence was outweighed by its prejudicial effect. We conclude that the trial court erred in denying the motion and admitting the gun cleaning kit into evidence. "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...State, 561 So.2d 536, 539 (Fla.1990). "However, the admissibility of this evidence must be gauged by the same principle of relevancy as any other evidence offered by the defendant." Id. Relevant evidence is defined as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...State, 798 So.2d 870, 874 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001). "All relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." Elysee v. State, 920 So.2d 1205, 1208 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006). "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...nce of a collateral crime (i.e., dealing in stolen property) that should not have been admitted. Evidence is generally admissible, provided that it is relevant. Relevant evidence is defined as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...Still, I fret over the court's ultimate conclusion because its reasoning was faulty in another important way: its concept of relevance was incomplete. Certainly, evidence is relevant if it tends to prove a material fact. But evidence also is relevant if it tends to disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

...and satisfaction, a settlement agreement, or a novation as a matter of law, we do not agree that the "contract confirmation" is irrelevant. The "contract confirmation" clearly establishes many of the facts upon which Wolowitz's action is based. See § 90.401, Fla....

...On the relevancy question, I would point out that in this case it was not necessary for the state to prove that the accused had normal faculties because the defense never raised the issue. [*] Thus, the in-court demonstrations did not tend to resolve an issue of material fact and clearly were irrelevant. See § 90.401, Fla....

...1st DCA 2003) (quoting Nardone v. State, 798 So.2d 870, 874 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001)). Under the rules of evidence, Appellant could attack Junior's credibility by "showing that a witness is biased." § 90.608(2), Fla. Stat. (2002). The relevancy standards of section 90.401 and section 90.403 limit the scope of evidence available to show Junior's bias. Section 90.401 defines relevant evidence as that evidence "tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Under section 90.403, "[r]elevant evidence is inadmissible if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice....

...rned on this occasion. The main issue in dispute is whether appellant stopped on the way to the store and committed the battery as claimed by the child. The issue under discussion is governed by the pertinent provisions in the Florida Evidence Code. Section 90.401 states, "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Section 90.402 states, "All relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." Section 90.403 states, "Relevant evidence is inadmissible if...

...is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of issues, misleading the jury, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence." The sponsor *162 note to this section explains that "nothing that fails to meet the tests of §§ 90.401 and 90.403 may be admitted." Accordingly, section 90.404(2)(a) recognizes the interplay of section 90.401 and 90.403 by specifying that "similar fact evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is admissible when relevant to prove a material fact in issue." Since similar fact evidence of other crimes is inherently prejudicial to a criminal d...

...t be determined from the particular facts and circumstances involved in each case, i.e., has the defendant put such fact in issue. This construction and application of section 90.404(2)(a) brings it into complete harmony with the purpose of sections 90.401 and 90.403....

...The psychologist testified, over further objection, that such an individual was attracted to adolescents. The above testimony by Ms. Peeno was irrelevant and, therefore, inadmissible because it did not tend to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

...Under section 90.404(2)(a) the remoteness of a prior crime is one aspect of its relevance, its tendency to prove or disprove a material fact in issue. See McGough v. State, 302 So.2d 751, 754 (Fla.1974); Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654, 662 (Fla. 1959); Griswold v. State, 77 Fla. 505, 82 So. 44, 49 (1919); § 90.401, Fla....

...4th DCA 2006); Deville v. State, 917 So.2d 1058, 1059 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006); Dixon v. State, 911 So.2d 1260, 1262 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005); Reed v. State, 883 So.2d 387, 389 (Fla. 4th DCA 2004). *646 To be relevant, evidence must tend to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...ce Code of rules rather than mere guidelines. Under the Evidence Code, the rule is that evidence is relevant if it has any tendency to make the existence of any fact having consequence more or less probable than it would be without the evidence. See § 90.401, Fla....

...t contained in section 90.608, Florida Statutes (1999). The crux of the trial court's ruling was that the details of the other homicide case were not relevant to this one. "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...1st DCA 1991) (on rehearing), review denied, 604 So.2d 488 (Fla. 1992); Donaldson v. State, 369 So.2d 691, 694 (Fla. 1st DCA 1979). Thus, we consider appellant's relevancy objection properly preserved. "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...as not relevant and argue in their briefs that the deposition was used improperly "to destroy the credibility of the defendants and their counsel." (Masters Brief, p. 33). "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (1997). As Professor Ehrhardt notes, "[i]ncluded within the section 90.401 definition of relevancy is the concept of materiality; the evidence must `tend to prove or disprove a material fact.' When evidence is offered to prove a fact which is not a matter in issue, it is said to be immaterial." Ehrhardt, supra, § 401.1....

...onnection between Hinton's alleged homosexuality, appellant's alleged "hatred of homosexuals," and the murder. Rather, the cited testimony and argument based upon this record were simply an attack on appellant's character unconnected to this murder. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1993), provides that "[r]elevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Based on this record, we conclude that the State's evidence regarding the 1985 abortion, appellant's purported feel...

...He argues evidence that Dr. Cohen was addicted to narcotics at the time was relevant to, and probative of, Dr. Cohen's ability to determine whether the surgery was necessary. As a general rule, relevant evidence is that which tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...the first degree and could have been additionally charged, convicted and punished as though he had perpetrated the sexual batteries himself. See § 777.011; Clifford v. State, 518 So.2d 983 (Fla. 2d DCA), rev. denied, 525 So.2d 877 (Fla. 1988). [1] Section 90.401, Florida Statutes, defines relevant evidence as evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact....

...software package. In general, information is discoverable when relevant and reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Fla.R.Civ.P. 1.280(b)(1). Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...See Sexton v. State, 697 So.2d 833, 837 (Fla. 1997); Bryan v. State, 533 So.2d 744, 746 (Fla.1988). All relevant evidence is admissible except as provided by law. § 90.402. Relevant evidence is any evidence that tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401....

...NOTES [1] Appellant Diversified Centers is Newberry Square's parent corporation, and appellant Robert Miller is the sole shareholder of both entities. The parties agreed below that appellants are the same for the purpose of liability. [2] "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...the same two people. The quality of the evidence proffered in the current case thus moves beyond simple propensity and partakes of that essential ingredient of all relevant evidence—namely, a capacity "tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...bullets [from defendant's car] could not have been fired in the gun that was fired at Mr. Bollinger." Thus, as to the rounds, with nothing to connect them to the crime for which Sosa was charged, the rounds are not relevant to the case. Id. at 589. § 90.401, Fla....

...The major issue on this appeal is the admission into evidence of the photographs of the shotgun, the bullet proof vest, and the quoted phrase. Evidence must be relevant in order to be admissible. See § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2001). Relevant evidence is defined as evidence "tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...2d DCA 1971); 14 Fla.Jur.2d Criminal Law § 301 (1979). [2] Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla. 1959). [3] See Brown v. State, 426 So.2d 76, 88-89 (Fla. 1st DCA 1983), wherein we discussed the distinctions between "logical" relevancy, set out in Section 90.401, Florida Statutes, and "legal" relevancy, set out in section 90.403.

...We think that is the proper disposition of the question. Since as a matter of law malpractice in the treatment *200 of the victim which leads to the victim's death is immaterial to defendant's culpability, then evidence presented to prove malpractice is irrelevant. See section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1989), "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." In the instant case, the cause of the child's death was a lethal injury to the back of the head....

...We agree that an out-of-court statement is not hearsay if it has been offered for a purpose other than proving the truth of its contents. See § 90.801(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (1985). A nonhearsay statement, however, is admissible only when it tends to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

...Alexander's counsel successfully argued that the amount of alcohol Alexander ingested did not comport with the test results presented by the State. The DNA expert's testimony would have bolstered Alexander's position that his blood was not the blood that was tested. See § 90.401, Fla....

...an unusually low price. Johnson. The state challenged the admissibility of the evidence first on the basis of relevancy. We hold the testimony is relevant because it tends "to prove or disprove a material fact" and supports a theory of the defense. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1989)....

...The potential prejudice, according to Mr. Gad, outweighed the probative value of the evidence. The trial court granted the motion to exclude the statements, and the State appeals from *770 that order. [1] "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...play." Admission of evidence is within the trial court's discretion, and its ruling will be affirmed absent an abuse of discretion. Williams , 967 So.2d at 747 -48 . Relevant evidence is evidence that "tend[s] to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...tter of the pending action, where the information sought is reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Brooks v. Owens, 97 So.2d 693 (Fla. 1957). Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...Huck's state of mind shortly after the murder, particularly where the State theorized that Mr. Huck murdered the victim so that she would not interfere with his relationship with his fiancee. We think Mr. Huck is correct. Relevant evidence is that which tends to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

...ays after the incident refuted that defense. Appellant asserted in opening statement and argument that the victim had expressed interest in him, but he had rejected her. Relevant evidence is evidence which tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...That would make things so much easier if you were to just forget about the money. Because that wouldn't explain to you what he does in that area. If you forget the money, it's a little simpler. Ten rocks and $701 in cash.... Relevant evidence is "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...nt complex by numerous apartment residents. Thus, we find the trial court did not err in denying appellant's motion for judgment of acquittal. Second, appellant asserts the trial court admitted the irrelevant testimony of three witnesses contrary to section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2008)....

...e plate. He then reported this incident to the police. [3] According to the owner of this car, it had a Florida license plate issued in Hillsborough County. [4] Relevant evidence is defined as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...Counsel suggested that this was "blood money" and that Ford "shouldn't be [allowed] to keep that money." Although there is not a specific provision in the Florida Evidence Code directly pertaining to the admissibility of similar accident evidence, sections 90.401 [3] and 90.403, [4] Florida Statutes (1997), are applicable....

...NOTES [1] The jury also awarded $1.2 million for lost support and services, but the trial court vacated this award. [2] Nevertheless, under the facts of this case, the admission of post-accident remedial measures was also improper and constitutes reversible error. [3] Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1997), states: Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact....

...because Jones did not raise that specific argument below.” Id. Furthermore, Appellant’s argument is unpersuasive because the two objections have their foundations in two separate evi-dentiary statutes. A relevancy objection is rooted in sections 90.401 -402, Florida Statutes, which define relevant evidence and then state that all relevant evidence is admissible unless otherwise excluded. See Martinez, 125 So.3d at 989 (citing section 90.401, Florida Statutes, when describing the merits of the relevance objection)....

...nts. We are unpersuaded by Brown's classification of the challenged testimony as improper character evidence. Rather, we focus our attention on Brown's relevance argument. "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...Because Mathis is controlling precedent, and because it was rightly decided, we follow it in holding the limitation of cross-examination herein to be error. The threshold test for admissibility of evidence elicited on cross-examination is relevance, and the controlling provisions of the Florida Evidence Code are sections 90.401 through 90.403, Florida Statutes....

...940, 83 L.Ed.2d 953 (1985); Brown v. State, 426 So.2d 76, 88 (Fla. 1st DCA 1983). The relevancy of a fact to the issue being tried is ordinarily a question of logic, rather than one of law. Logically relevant evidence is "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Section 90.401, Florida Statutes....

...ce. As to the two firearms found in Green's roommate's bedroom, the trial court erred by admitting any evidence of these guns because they were completely irrelevant. Relevant evidence is evidence that tends to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

...ere reversed and the cause remanded for a new sentencing proceeding. Under Florida law, all relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law. § 90.402, Fla. Stat. Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...rs could not be presented to the jury through cross-examination of witnesses during the state's case or by witnesses called during the defense case. This was error for the following reasons. Evidence is relevant if it tends to prove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...Therefore, our analysis of this issue necessarily takes into account cases decided under the provisions of section 794.022, the rape shield statute. Admissibility of all evidence is governed by its relevance. Whether a fact is relevant and thus admissible, is controlled by section 90.401, which states that "[r]elevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." See Toler v....

...Three sections of the evidence code provide the framework for evaluating questions of relevance. The general rule is that "[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2009). "Relevant evidence is [defined as] evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...ice, confusion of issues, misleading the jury, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence." When, on cross-examination, a piece of evidence is offered to attack the credibility of a witness on a material issue, such evidence is "relevant" under section 90.401 because credibility is central to the truth seeking function of a trial....

...at 240. Under Florida’s rules of evidence, any type of evidence must meet a threshold of relevance. See Chandler v. State, 534 So. 2d 701, 703 (Fla. 1988). Relevant evidence is defined as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...the State “has the obligation and the burden to show the relevancy of the records requested.” Hunter, 639 So.2d at 74 . Relevant evidence is that which tends to prove or disprove a material fact. Id. (citing Charles W. Ehrhardt, Florida Evidence § 90.401 (1992 ed.))....

...ewed for an abuse of discretion. McCall v. State, 941 So.2d 1280, 1283 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006). The trial court’s discretion, however, is limited by the rules of evidence. Id. Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...t as contemplated by the statute. Accordingly, we do not analyze the admissibility of Mr. Kennington's testimony or the bullets under the Williams [1] rule line of cases. Instead, we consider the relevance of this evidence as relevance is defined by section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1997): "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." The state's purpose in introducing this evidence was obviously to tie the defendant's possession of A-merc ammunition to the fired...

...The first point questions the propriety of an opinion that applies the "tipsy coachman" rule under the present circumstances. In the instant case, the trial court ruled that the evidence at issue did not meet the statutory standard of relevance. See § 90.401, Fla....

tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla. *43Stat. (2008). Further, authentication

...State, 967 So.2d 735, 747-48 (Fla.2007)). The trial court’s discretion, however, is limited by the rules of evidence. Id. (citing Johnston v. State, 863 So.2d 271, 278 (Fla.2003)). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...Ctr., Inc., 174 So.3d 1114, 1117 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015). As to State Farm’s second issue, we agree that the insured’s health was .not relevant, to any issue in the case. “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact,” § 90.401 Fla....

...lessor specifically sets forth that it has no duty to hire security personnel to patrol the property." The defendants contended that this disclosure was relevant, probative evidence, that is, "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...f justifiable reliance and comparative negligence, and the element of causation as to appellee's damages, the excluded evidence did not have a logical tendency to prove or disprove any fact which was of consequence to the outcome of this action. See § 90.401 Fla....

...The briefs which are part of this court's records reflect that the officer observed the defendant drop a "baggie" and enter a convenience store, at which time he was stopped, arrested and searched. "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Section 90.401, Fla....

...State, 601 So.2d 1304, 1305 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992)). Here, defense counsel moved in limine to exclude evidence concerning the Will on two bases. First, defense counsel argued that it was irrelevant, because it did not tend to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...ion and was not being introduced as evidence of other crimes. We disagree. The Evidence Code defines relevant evidence and codifies one of its subparts, the Williams rule. Relevant evidence is that which tends "to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...We think the crucial question is whether references to the frauds that Mr. Wilson and Mr. Cato perpetrated against Mrs. Story constitute relevant evidence which should have been admitted. Section 90.402, Florida Statutes (1985), states all relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1985), defines relevant evidence as "tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Thus, if Mr....

...o the head injury he sustained in the accident. To be relevant, evidence must tend to prove or disprove a fact in issue. See Taylor v. State, 583 So.2d 323, 328 (Fla.1991), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 1003, 115 S.Ct. 518, 130 L.Ed.2d 424 (1994). See also § 90.401, Fla....

...However, when ruling on evidentiary matters, "a trial court's discretion is limited by the rules of evidence." Nardone v. State, 798 So.2d 870, 874 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001). Here, the permissible scope of the trial court's discretion was circumscribed by three provisions of the Florida Evidence Code. Section 90.401 states that "[r]elevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...See State of Maryland v. Baldwin, 112 U.S. 490, 5 S.Ct. 278, 28 L.Ed. 822 (1884); Dixie Farms, Inc. v. Hertz Corp., 343 So.2d 633 (Fla. 3d DCA 1977). The prior verdict does not meet the relevance test of "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact," § 90.401, Fla....

...Three sections of the evidence code provide the framework for evaluating questions of relevance. The general rule is that "[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2007). "Relevant evidence is [defined as] evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...Based on this record, we conclude the trial court erred in overruling Stokes's objection [2] to the State's questions about Stokes's DUF membership, the general composition of DUF, and the habits of DUF members because this testimony was irrelevant to prove motive and identity and was unduly prejudicial. See § 90.401, Fla....

...Contrary to the view taken by the trial court, neither the prosecution, nor the defense, in a murder case is required to limit testimony concerning cause of death to "reasonable medical certainty." As a threshold for admissibility, expert opinion testimony must be relevant, see section 90.401, Florida Statutes, and must meet the standard generally applied to scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge under section 90.702, Florida Statutes....

...Appellant argues that the court erred when it allowed the State to introduce evidence that a half box of .32 caliber bullets was found in Holloway’s home because the evidence was irrelevant and prejudicial. *297 “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401 Fla....

...e no expert testified that sexual abuse could have been the cause of C.V.’s distress. We disagree. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting this evidence. Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...nce of cocaine impairment, such evidence would necessarily be suppressed in every case. Our supreme court in McClain focused on the test for admissibility of relevant evidence, noting that even a trace amount of cocaine could be relevant pursuant to section 90.401....

...The trial court excluded all of Melody's testimony regarding her phone call with Brianna on the basis that it was not relevant. However, it is clear that Melody's testimony regarding the phone call with Brianna was relevant because it was "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...“However, a trial court’s discretion is limited by the rules of evidence.” Id. Was the use of racial slurs relevant to the issues in this case? “Relevant evidence is that which tends ‘to prove or disprove a material fact.’ ” Johnson v. State, 991 So.2d 962, 966 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008) (quoting § 90.401, Fla....

...However, the admissibility of this evidence must be gauged by the same principle of relevancy as any other evidence offered by *449 the defendant." See Rivera v. State, 561 So.2d 536, 539 (Fla.1990). "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...For these reasons, an insurer's payment of PIP benefits in connection with an automobile accident is not relevant to the issue of whether the medical expenses claimed in the insured's UM claim are reasonable, necessary or connected to the accident. It is therefore inadmissible for that purpose. See § 90.401-.402, Fla....

...Whether the gun was properly admitted into evidence presents a question of relevance. Evidence must be relevant in order to be admissible. See § 90.402, Fla. Stat. [(2009)]. Relevant evidence is defined as evidence "tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...ate to introduce the pictures. We disagree and find that the trial court properly admitted the photographs as demonstrative exhibits. Photographs are admissible if they are properly authenticated and relevant to prove a material fact in the lawsuit. § 90.401, Fla....

...State, 730 So.2d 715, 716 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999). This type of testimony is relevant because it tends to prove guilt; that a defendant engaged in conduct similar to other drug dealers would be admissible in a motion hearing on the issue of probable cause. See § 90.401, Fla....

...An out-of-court statement is not hearsay if it has been offered for a purpose other than proving the truth of its contents. See § 90.801(1)(c). "A nonhearsay statement, however, is admissible only when it tends to prove or disprove a material fact." Wise v. State, 546 So.2d 1068, 1070 (Fla. 2d DCA 1989); see § 90.401....

...2d DCA 1994) (holding that the appellee's objection was untimely because it was not made until after the jury delivered an adverse verdict). Thus, because the instant case is distinguishable from Hinchey, appellee properly preserved this issue. Turning to the merits of this second issue, pursuant to section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2000), relevant evidence "is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." "All relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." § 90.402, Fla....

...Section 90.404(2)(b), however, allows evidence described as the "commission of other crimes, wrongs, or acts of child molestation" to be admitted when relevant. Sections 90.404(2)(b)(1) and .402 allow the admission of relevant evidence that tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401....

...A trial court is given broad discretion when making a determination as to whether to admit or exclude evidence. That decision will not be overturned absent an abuse of discretion. See Traina v. State, 657 So.2d 1227 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995). Florida Statutes, section 90.401 (1997), defines relevant evidence as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Relevant evidence is generally admissible unless its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion...

...ther the police officer who testified as to the Luminol test was qualified to do so. The court held that the defendant's objections to the qualifications of the officer went to the weight of his testimony, not his competency to testify as an expert. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2003) defines relevant evidence as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Although the state must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, that standard does not apply to each piece of evidence....

...As the Florida Supreme Court stated in Williams, "If found to be relevant for any purpose save that of showing bad character or propensity, then [the evidence] should be admitted." Williams, 110 So.2d at 662. Relevant evidence is defined as evidence that tends to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

...that he usually kept it in the trunk, but there were times when he kept it in the passenger compartment of the car. The screwdriver was irrelevant to the issues at trial because it did not "tend[ ] to prove or disprove a material fact" in the case. § 90.401, Fla....

...1st DCA 2003). The state contends that the trial court did not abuse its discretion where the statement was relevant to show Dixon's premeditated intent to kill the victim. We agree. "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...It is widely recognized that evidence which is relevant is generally admissible, unless the law precludes its introduction. See § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2008). Relevant evidence is defined as evidence that tends to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

...First, Elmer argues the trial court erred in refusing to allow various photographs into evidence. 7 We note in passing that the test for the admissibility of photographic evidence is relevance. See Engle v. State, 438 So.2d 803, 809 (Fla.1983). Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...e marijuana metabolite in the defendant's blood did not contribute to the crash. "[R]elevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2007). Evidence is "relevant" if it tends "to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...ws the injured party to recover the full amount of damages from the wrongdoer, irrespective of any funds the injured party may be entitled to from independent sources. Relevant evidence is evidence “tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...about the sexual nature of her prior relationship with Minus, stating that it was not relevant. [1] "All relevant evidence is admissible, except *349 as provided by law." § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2001). "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...*1007 A trial court’s decision on the admissibility of evidence is reviewed under an abuse of discretion standard. Hudson v. State, 992 So.2d 96, 107 (Fla.2008). That discretion, however, is limited by the rules of evidence. Id. Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...her the evidence was relevant and, if so, whether it was properly excluded for some other reason. Joyner v. State, 4 So.3d 76, 78 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009) (“In general; all relevant evidence is admissible, unless excluded by a specific rule.”). Under section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2013), “[rjelevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” Even though relevant, evidence is inadmissible under, section 90.403, Florida Statutes (2013), “if its probative value is s...

...It is not ground for objection that the information sought will be inadmissible at the trial if the information sought appears reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Relevant evidence is defined by statute as evidence that tends to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401,' Fla....

...See e.g., Gartrell v. State, 626 So.2d *965 1364, 1366 (Fla.1993). Although the statements in question reference past drug use, they are nonetheless relevant to proving material facts at issue in a prosecution based upon constructive possession. See § 90.401, Fla....

...ayments arising from events unrelated to the claim at issue may properly be excluded from evidence. Indeed, such evidence ordinarily would be inadmissible because it simply would not be relevant to the issues of liability or damages being tried. See § 90.401, Fla....

...lated business relationship and that Harmon was in the room for business purposes with Morse's consent. [1] If Harmon had Morse's consent, he could not be guilty of burglary. Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material act, section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2001), and the question of consent to enter is certainly material to a burglary charge....

...consciousness of guilt where threats have nexus with the crime charged). [3] The provisions of the Florida Evidence Code defining relevant evidence and governing its admissibility are set forth in chapter 90, Florida Statutes (2001). In particular, section 90.401 defines relevant evidence as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact," while section 90.402 states that "[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." §§ 90.401-.402, Fla....

...by a specific shoe, but could only exclude shoes that did not match. The expert was able to exclude a different pair of Nike shoes that were seized from Rigterink. Although the shoes constituted circumstantial evidence, they were relevant. § 90.401, Fla....

...We find no error in the trial court's refusal to allow defense counsel to cross-examine the State's witness with a hypothetical question that bore no relation to the facts of this case. See Sims v. State, 602 So.2d 1253 (Fla. 1992) (exclusion of immaterial evidence is not error); § 90.401, Fla....

...We do, however, agree with Ru-binger that evidence of her mental state after the accident was not relevant to the issue of whether she operated her motor vehicle in a reckless manner. Evidence is only relevant if it “[tends] to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...3d 1264, 1271 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015). The prerequisite for the admissibility of evidence is relevance. Castanon v. State, 162 So. 3d 52, 54 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014) (citing § 90.402, Fla. Stat.). Evidence is relevant if it tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...At least in this case, which involves the loss of an opportunity to present a video recording of a field sobriety test, there can be little doubt that a recording would have been “relevant” to establish a “material” fact as those terms are defined in section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2007), of the evidence code....

...The testimony that Tomas’s attorney was attempting to elicit did not relate to the victim’s reputation for truth and veracity. Tomas argues that the inquiry into the victim’s relationship with her mother was relevant to establish the motive behind the accusations of the victim. See § 90.401, Fla....

...n the rape shield law”). However, the evidence was subject to the general rules of relevance. “[R]elevant evidence is that which tends to prove or disprove a material fact.” Grau v. Branham, 761 So. 2d 375, 378 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000) (citing § 90.401, Fla....

...Hawker also contends that this changed ruling resulted in a discovery violation by permitting Robison to testify regarding Hawker's admission as the basis for the change in his commitment recommendation. Turning to Hawker's first contention, "[r]elevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...e jury may (probably correctly) conclude that one who has been convicted before is guilty now, pale into insignificance. Simply put, the evidence that Stephenson, considered aborting her pregnancy did not tend to "prove or disprove a material fact," § 90.401, Fla....

...The State asserts that the evidence was relevant because it tended to rebut Blanco’s portrayal of his character as one easily influenced. We agree with the State that the evidence was relevant and therefore admissible as its relevance was not outweighed by any prejudicial effect. See § 90.401, .403, Fla....

.... [t]he party's own statement in either an individual or a representative capacity." § 90.803(18)(a). That is, the statement need only be (1) a party's and (2) offered against that party to qualify as an admission. Of course, the admission must also be relevant— "tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401....

...he expert opinion testimony sought to be excluded is based was "obtained by search *977 and seizure." [15] RULES OF EVIDENCE To determine whether the challenged evidence is admissible, we must apply to the facts the pertinent rules of evidence. [16] Section 90.401, Florida Statutes, provides: "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Section 90.402 provides: "All relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." Because there is no dispute that the...

...The defense argued all this evidence would be relevant as to whether or not Mr. Jacobs had a psychotic break with reality at the time of the shooting. Mr. Jacobs knew of his wife's affair and the defense expert considered this in arriving at the conclusion that Jacobs was legally insane at the time of the shooting. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes, provides "relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Generally, a trial court is granted broad discretion in determining the relevance of evidence and such a determination will not be disturbed absent an abuse of discretion....

...�limited by the rules of evidence.’ ” Washington v. State, 985 So.2d 51, 52 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008) (quoting Nardone v. State, 798 So.2d 870, 874 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001)). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...State, 717 So.2d 462, 470-71 (Fla.1998) (citing Welty v. State, 402 So.2d 1159, 1162-63 (Fla.1981)). In general, all relevant evidence is admissible, unless excluded by a specific rule. See § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2007). Relevant evidence is "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...State, 1992 WL 83071, 17 FLW *1074 D1123 (Fla. 1st DCA April 28, 1992), opinion on rehearing, Judge Zehmer, for the majority, made the following observations: The issue under discussion is governed by the pertinent provisions in the Florida Evidence Code. Section 90.401 states, `Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.' Section 90.402 states, `All relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law.' Section 90.403 states, `Relevant evidence is inadmissible if...

...alue is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of issues, misleading the jury, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.' The sponsor note to this section explains that `nothing that fails to meet the tests of §§ 90.401 and 90.403 may be admitted.' Accordingly, section 90.404(2)(a) recognizes the interplay of section 90.401 and 90.403 by specifying that `similar fact evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is admissible when relevant to prove a material fact in issue.' Since similar fact evidence of other crimes is inherently prejudicial to a criminal d...

...As to the officer’s brief testimony that her leg injury resulted in a six-month period of convalescence, we find this testimony not to be relevant. The extent of the officer’s injury did not tend to prove or disprove a material fact in issue. See § 90.401, Fla....

...on was entered. The transcript reflected that Wells was ordered into his girlfriend's custody, with her consent. The trial court determined this evidence to be irrelevant. Relevant evidence is "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

... Under this standard, the trial court erred by precluding the physician from testifying that he was not at the detox facility when the patient was admitted, and that he was not notified of the patient’s existence until after the patient died. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2017), defines “relevant evidence” as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” In our opinion, although the argument cuts both ways, a reasonable juror may have considered whether the physicia...

...ing objections to comments made during closing arguments."). We agree with the defendant that, under the rules of evidence, his use of the term "cracker" was not relevant. "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...Therefore, the State argues that Wilson's feelings of anger toward White were relevant, and the rebuttal testimony was proper impeachment of Wilson's claim that she was not angry with White for testifying against her. "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...Thus, the question is whether the proposed testimony was “relevant to independently prove a material fact or issue.” Lawson, 651 So.2d at 715 . The material fact Mills’ counsel was seeking to establish in this ease was LM’s consent. The proposed testimony was relevant if it tended to prove LM’s consent. See § 90.401, Fla....

...As discussed, there remained disputed issues of fact as to whether cabinets could be repaired and whether a general contractor was reasonably necessary. The insurer should have been permitted to present relevant testimony directed at these issues and others. See § 90.401, Fla....

governed by the general rules of evidence. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1997), defines relevant

...4th DCA 2002) (stating that an interrogatory answer was admissible as substantive evidence where the answer demonstrated that Wal-Mart had knowledge of a dangerous condition). But, as with all evidence at trial, the answers must be relevant, i.e., “tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...We affirm the convictions, but reverse and remand for resentencing. Addressing the evidentiary challenge first, we conclude that the diary excerpts admitted into evidence were relevant in that they tended to show appellant committed the crimes in question. § 90.401, Fla....

...90.403 “[r]elevant evidence is inadmissible if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of issues, misleading the jury, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.” Fla. Stat. § 90.403. 3 Under Fla. Evid. R. 90.401, “[r]elevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” Fla. Stat. § 90.401. 4 The Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause states: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right ....

...Filed: 11/14/2013 Page: 6 of 18 cross-examination of Junior evidence relating to the Elliot acquittal and the State’s attempt to withdraw Junior’s plea agreement by holding that such evidence was relevant under Florida Rule of Evidence 90.401....

“tend[] to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2012). While relevant evidence is

“tend[] to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2012). While relevant evidence is

...We review the admissibility of evidence for an abuse of discretion limited by the rules of evidence. Nardone v. State, 798 So. 2d 870, 874 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...suspension. As an initial matter, the hearing officer may (or may not) have been incorrect when she observed that BTO Betham’s testimony would not be “relevant.” Relevant evidence is “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...incident, which would render the excluded evidence regarding her drinking and smoking marijuana before coming to the club (and the additional drinking at the club) relevant for both impeaching Satchell’s credibility and corroborating the defense’s claims of self-defense. See § 90.401, Fla....

...Agent Mann's testimony is properly analyzed not under section 90.404(2)(a), but under section 90.402, Florida Statutes (2002), which states that all relevant evidence is admissible. Relevant evidence is defined as evidence "tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...The trial court excluded all of Melody’s testimony regarding her phone call with Brianna on the basis that it was not relevant. However, it is clear that Melody’s testimony regarding the phone call with Brianna was relevant because it was “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...contradicted his earlier statements to the officer that he did have a Michigan license, but did not have it on him. These statements are admissible as evidence of Kent’s consciousness of guilt and knowledge to prove the possession charges. See § 90.401, Fla....

...The state argues that it was necessary to elicit this testimony of Taylor's fear of Dupree in order to explain why she did not call the police or assist Washington in escaping. "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

it tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla. Stat, (2012). Sexton contends that Tarnowski’s

...- 14 -  Next, the postconviction court held that the washcloth could be inadmissible at a retrial based on problems with relevancy and materiality. “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

“tending to prove or disprove a material fact,” § 90.401, specifically, Mr. Hebei’s state of mind or the

...A trial court’s admission or exclusion of evidence generally is reviewed for an abuse of discretion. San Martin v. State, 717 So. 2d 462, 470-71 (Fla. 1998). Florida Statutes provide further guidance: “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...are decided."). Relevant Evidence Is Admissible Under the Florida Evidence Code, all relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law. § 90.402 Fla. Stat. (2007). Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401 Fla....

...l had, on a previous occasion, also attacked him. The trial judge sustained the State's objection that this evidence would be irrelevant. The Florida Evidence Code defines relevant evidence as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...State, 919 So.2d 647, 649 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006) (citations omitted). “All relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law.” § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2005). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...A trial court's decision in determining relevancy of evidence will not be disturbed absent an abuse of discretion. Reed v. State, 883 So.2d 387, 389 (Fla. 4th DCA 2004). This discretion is limited by the evidence rules. Id. Relevant evidence is that which tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...t solely to prove bad character or propensity. That portion of section 90.404(2)(a), permitting the introduction of similar fact evidence, if relevant to prove a material fact in issue, interacts with the definition of relevant evidence set forth in Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1987), providing that "[r]elevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Obviously, if the evidence which is offered has no bearing on any material fact at issue, such evidence is inadmissible....

...In a named-peril policy dispute, the jury can consider evidence that the policyholder made a claim to and received benefits from a different insurer for a peril specifically excluded by the current policy. It is relevant to show that the loss was caused by an excluded peril rather than a covered one. See § 90.401, Fla....

...Even applying the abuse of discretion standard, however, the trial court reversibly erred in excluding the evidence. A mandatory recall and ban is relevant evidence and demonstrates a product's design defect, even where the recall and ban is issued after the date of the product's manufacture. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes, defines relevant evidence as "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." In 2004, the FDA reported that ephedrine-containing products were so dangerous that public safety required a ban and recall of that class of products....

tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla. Stat. The evidence of white powder found

...roper. Guilder further contends that Honeywell is not entitled to setoff from any portion of the verdict. We agree with Honeywell. *870 Turning to the first issue, relevant evidence is “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” See § 90.401, Fla....

401.1 at 133 (2007 ed.) ("Included within the section 90.401 definition of relevancy is the concept of materiality;

...Analysis The admission or exclusion of evidence is subject to an abuse of discretion standard of review. San Martin v. State, 717 So. 2d 462 (Fla. 1998). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...The paramount rule of evidence is that “[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law.” § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2015). The statutory definition of relevant evidence is “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...was an important feature that the defense could address—or whether the defense would be precluded from any mention of the second person, leaving the jury to suppose there was only one perpetrator. 7 admitted. See § 90.401, Fla....

...Reversed and remanded. LEWIS, J., concurs; ERVIN, J., dissents with opinion. *1188 ERVIN, J., dissenting. I agree with the majority that the admission of the takedown signal would be relevant evidence, i.e., "evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." Section 90.401, Fla....

...ted a danger of prejudicing, confusing or misleading the jury. As a rule, "[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law." § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2008). "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...hat caused Winckler’s accident. Florida law allows for the admission of “[a]ll relevant evidence . . . except as provided by law.” § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2024). Evidence is relevant if it “tend[s] to prove or disprove a material fact.” Id. § 90.401. By the fourth trial, the only remaining claim was negligent warning....

the court erred in admitting it into evidence. § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2019). • Settlement Offer

...pornographic websites subsequent to the shooting and at a time when he had already met with the police at the crime scene. We agree, as we fail to see how this evidence is relevant as to whether Greenwich murdered his fiancée earlier that morning. See § 90.401, Fla....

...r abuse of discretion.” Lavallee v. State, 958 So. 2d 509, 510 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007) (quoting Grau v. Branham, 761 So. 2d 375, 378 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000)). Relevant evidence is defined as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...(2022), such as when the probative value of such evidence is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, see § 90.403, Fla. Stat., or is otherwise excluded by the Florida Evidence Code. Relevant evidence is defined as that tending to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

...dence which tended to prove that he had committed just such a crime in Daytona Beach only two months before. An admission may be admissible if it is relevant, and relevant evidence is defined as evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla.Stat....

...es that resulted from the scuffle with Officer Blaszyk. Ultimately, the court found the lawsuit evidence was “marginally relevant given the potential defense.” “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...2d 229, 234 (Fla. 2007). The trial court correctly concluded that Heyman’s “statements are not relevant to Defendant’s guilt or innocence and would not be admissible at a new trial.” Evidence is relevant if it tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...The complaint and counterclaim both sought liquidated damages under the contract — the deposit monies paid. Whether the seller sold the house after this sale fell through was not relevant to the issue of damages; there was no issue of mitigation of damages. See § 90.401, Fla....

...State, 835 So. 2d 1226, 1230 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003). Evidence must be relevant in order to be admissible. See § 90.402, Fla. Stat. [(2017)]. Relevant evidence is defined as evidence “tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...Expert testimony is admissible only if it “will assist the trier of fact in understanding the evidence or in determining a fact in issue.” § 90.702, Fla.Stat. (1979). Relevant evidence is that which tends “to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla.Stat....

...The court thereupon ruled that the bag would be irrelevant and immaterial to the charge of possession of cocaine and would be excluded from evidence. The material fact issue in this case was Joseph’s possession of cocaine. Any evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact is relevant, Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1981); Drayton v....

jail to Baker County jail for his own safety. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes, defines relevant evidence

the extent of the danger or lack thereof. Cf. § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2015) (“Relevant evidence is evidence

tend to “prove or disprove a material fact.” Section 90.401, Fla.Stat. (1989). Although the court characterizes

...found in a car occupied by the defendant at the time of his arrest. He suggests the guns were irrelevant and inadmissible because they were not connected to the charged crimes. We disagree. “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...on. McDuffie v. State, 970 So. 2d 312, 324 (Fla. 2007). We find the trial court did not abuse its discretion in granting the motion in limine because there was no showing of how the mother’s prior history of sexual abuse would be relevant. See § 90.401, Fla....

...Philip Morris offered the video purportedly to show that the ability to sue tobacco companies was common knowledge in 1996, the year the decedent was diagnosed with lung cancer. We find that the video was not relevant because there was no showing that the decedent watched Seinfeld, no less this particular episode. See § 90.401, Fla....

...t be determined from the particular facts and circumstances involved in each case, i.e., has the defendant put such fact in issue. This construction and application of section 90.404(2)(a) brings it into complete harmony with the purpose of sections 90.401 and 90.403.” 599 So.2d at 163 ....

...ve young girls. That is not enough to satisfy Heuring and Feller . REVERSED FOR NEW TRIAL. WARNER and KLEIN, JJ., concur. . We use the term “collateral crimes evidence” to refer to evidence sought to be admitted under section 90.404(2)(a). . See § 90.401, Fla.Stat....

...A court's erroneous interpretation of these authorities is subject to de novo review. Gilliam v. Smart, 809 So.2d 905 (Fla. 1st DCA 2002). McCray v. State, 919 So. 2d 647, 649 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006) 2  Section 90.401, Florida Statutes, defines relevant evidence as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” All relevant evidence is admissible, “except as provided by law”, unless probative value of the evidence is outweighed by...

...y the trial court. We first reject Toler’s contention that the testimony concerning the fingerprint, footprints, and tire tracks was irrelevant and therefore inadmissible. Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1983)....

...The admission of evidence is within the sound discretion of the trial court and will not be overturned absent a showing of an abuse of discretion. See Jent v. State, 408 So.2d 1024 (Fla.1981), modified on other grounds by Preston v. State, 444 So.2d 939 (Fla.1984); Traina v. State, 657 So.2d 1227 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995). Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1997), defines relevant evidence as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” Generally, relevant evidence is admissible unless its exclusion is mandated by law or its probative value is substantia...

...Gulf & Western Manufacturing Co., 458 So.2d 58, 59 (Fla. 3d DCA 1984). The trial court’s decision in that regard must be viewed in the context of the trial as a whole. See id. *1043 Relevant evidence is evidence which tends to prove or disprove a material fact. See § 90.401, Fla....

tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401. In child molestation cases, evidence of other

...2d 715, 716 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999). This type of testimony is generally relevant because it tends to prove guilt and would be admissible for example in a motion hearing on the issue of probable cause. White v. State, 971 So. 2d 972, 973 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008); see also § 90.401, Fla....

disprove a material fact in the instant case. § 90.401, Fla.Stat. Neither was the statement offered to

...Germane to this case though, the court held that the trial court abused its discretion by admitting the screwdriver into evidence: The screwdriver was irrelevant to the issues at trial because it did not “tend[ ] to prove or disprove a material fact” in the case. § 90.401, Fla....

...“A district court should exercise its discretion to grant cer-tiorari review only when there has been a violation of a clearly established principle of law resulting in a miscarriage of justice.” Id. Petitioners do not dispute that photographs and video obtained from red light cameras are relevant evidence. See § 90.401, Fla....

tends to prove or disprove a material fact, section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1995), we must measure the

...s admission into evidence would be more prejudicial than probative. We agree the shotgun was irrelevant, as its presence in the trunk of the vehicle in which Johnson was a passenger did not tend to prove or disprove any material fact in controversy. Section 90.401, Fla....

...The trial court reasoned that the defense had “nothing to rebut,” so the proffered testimony “wouldn’t be relevant.” Discussion “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...Turning to the preserved component of appellant’s argument, we conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence of the April 30th incident. Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...We do not agree that the admission of the proffered testimony would have affected the court’s ruling on the Williams rule evidence. 3 2d 495, 514–15 (Fla. 2005)). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...ded an airplane to Las Vegas. The wife attempted to elicit testimony from another witness that throughout the marriage the husband had committed adultery with various women. Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla.Stat....

...ce. The general rule is that “[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law.” § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2007). “Relevant evidence is [defined as] evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...uling is based on an 'erroneous view of the law or on a clearly erroneous assessment of the evidence.' " Id. (quoting McDuffie v. State, 970 So. 2d 312, 326 (Fla. 2007)). Evidence is relevant if it tends "to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...3d 798, 805 (Fla. 2013))); Hitchcock v. State, 991 So. 2d 337, 348 (Fla. 2008) (holding that where counsel does object, deficiency is a question of “how much counsel could have been reasonably expected to push for the admissibility of th[e] evidence”). As to relevance under section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2016), “[r]elevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” “Generally, any evidence relevant to prove a material fact at issue is admissible unless precluded by a specific rule of exclusion.” Eliakim v. State, 884 So....

...im so that she could "find one that looked similar for comparison." The trial judge disallowed the use of visual aids "not directly related to the charge." We find no abuse of discretion in this ruling on the relevance of demonstrative evidence. See § 90.401, Fla....

tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2021). “The basic and critical issue

...against the prevailing professional standard of care as testified to by a qualified medical expert. Saunders v. Dickens, 151 So. 3d 434, 441 (Fla. 2014). Evidence offered in support of the element of breach must be relevant in order to be admissible. See § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2020); § 90.401, Fla....

...infer that (defendant) was negligent unless, taking into consideration all of the evidence in the case, you find that the (describe event) was not due to any negligence on the part of (defendant)."). Manatee Memorial's failure to investigate the incident is therefore relevant. See § 90.401, Fla....

tends “to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2011). In order to be admissible

...subject to de novo review.” Deutsche Bank Nat. Tr. Co. v. Alaqua Prop., 190 So. 3d 662, 664 (Fla. 5th DCA 2016) (quoting Burkey v. State, 922 So. 2d 1033, 1035 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006)). 9 1118, 1132 (Fla. 2006); see also § 90.401, Fla....

...As to the victim’s testimony regarding the punching incident on November 25, 2011, we conclude this collateral crimes evidence was properly admitted under section 90.402, Florida Statutes (2012), because it was relevant and material to establish the charged offense of aggravated stalking, see § 90.401 (“Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.”); § 90.402, Fla....

...s’ testimony. We conclude -that the trial court erred in admitting the evidence, but that the error was harmless. In order to be admissible, evidence must be relevant. That is, the evidence must “tend [ ] to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...He claims the evidence was irrelevant and overly prejudicial. We find the issues preserved for this appeal. Nevertheless, we find no error in the trial court’s admission of the evidence. “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

meet the statutory standard of relevance. See § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2002). The majority affirmed, reasoning

...a civil attorney to sue the City of Pembroke Pines, was not relevant and was therefore improper. “To be relevant, and, therefore, admissible, evidence must prove or tend to prove a fact in issue.” Stano v. State, 473 So.2d 1282, 1285 (Fla.1985); § 90.401, Fla....

it was not relevant to any fact in dispute. See § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2010). The record *391

...eged in Special’s complaint. In other words, whether AFE was over-diagnosed at the Center had no bearing on the issue of Dr. Baux’s alleged negligence. Because over-diagnosis was an immaterial fact, evidence on it would have been irrelevant. See § 90.401, Fla....

...“The standard of review for admissibility of evidence is abuse of discretion, limited by the rules of evidence.” Shermer v. State, 16 So.3d 261, 265 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...ot the owing of money. The jury found Pare guilty as charged and he was sentenced to three years’ probation, *604 the first year to be served in the Bay County jail. “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla.Stat....

...the gun, no purchase or registration records, and no witnesses who had seen Tolbert with the gun. Without connecting the gun to Tolbert, its discovery with the drugs did not tend to prove or disprove the material fact of who possessed the drugs. See § 90.401, Fla....

killed the decedent nor had intent to do so. See § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2025) (“Relevant evidence is evidence

...The purpose of adducing testimony that pornographic tapes and Vaseline were found in appellant's bedroom was to establish a sexual need on appellant's part as part of the State's attempt to suggest a sexual motivation for the crime. To be relevant, evidence must prove or disprove a fact in issue. See § 90.401, Fla....

...Analysis The admission or exclusion of evidence is subject to an abuse of discretion standard of review. San Martin v. State, 717 So. 2d 462 (Fla. 1998). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...an assault, an essential element to the charge of burglary. Generally, the test for the admissibility of evidence is relevance. § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2012). Relevant evidence is defined by statute as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...It was unnecessary for the defendant to go through the motions of calling the co-defendant and having him invoke his right to remain silent. 2 2. Was the statement relevant? It is undisputed the statement is relevant. “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...In the case at bar, defense counsel sought to introduce prior statements made by Howard that are inconsistent with her trial testimony, and thereby challenge her credibility and show her bias or improper motive. “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...4th DCA 2008) (citation omitted). Under this standard, the trial court erred by precluding the physician from testifying that he was not at the detox facility when the patient was admitted, and that he was not notified of the patient’s existence until after the patient died. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2017), defines “relevant evidence” as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” In our opinion, although the argument cuts both ways, a reasonable juror may have considered whether the physicia...

...The asserted weakness in the State’s evidence included that the State allegedly had no witnesses who saw anyone with a firearm, much less saw the Appellant with a firearm, and could not enter the firearm, shell casing, or bullet projectile as evidence under section 90.401, Florida Statutes. Appellant also asserted that had he known of the State’s allegedly weak case, he would have never taken the plea agreement as his counsel recommended.  These assertions, taken as true, establish a facially suf...

...sides, so I am going to read it to you. There is no allegation or evidence that a jolt caused the Plaintiff to fall.” (emphasis added). If there was no allegation to support a theory of liability because the trolley jolted, evidence of such causation was irrelevant. See § 90.401, Fla....

...Mondy had actually signed them, it would appear that the expert's opinion that the person who signed the specimens was not the same as that who signed the sales contract was simply not relevant to whether Mrs. Mondy was the person who signed the sales contract. See § 90.401, Fla....

...statement in either an individual or representative capacity. However, to be admissible, the admission must also be relevant by “tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” Ring Power Corp. v. Condado-Perez, 219 So. 3d 1028, 1033 (Fla. 2d DCA 2017) (quoting § 90.401, Fla....

...es with which Osborne was charged. See Nardone v. State, 798 So.2d 870, 874 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001) (the standard for reviewing the admissibility of evidence is abuse of discretion). Relevant evidence tends to prove or disprove a material fact in issue. § 90.401, Fla....

tending to show the falsity of the statement. See § 90.401, Fla.Stat. It is well settled that a defendant’s

tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla.Stat. “Corroborating” evidence, as acknowledged

...g.” However, in his amended motion to redact statements filed with the trial court, Appellant relied exclusively upon section 90.403, Florida Statutes (“Exclusion on grounds of prejudice or confusion”) and did not argue relevancy grounds under section 90.401, Florida Statutes....

...argument. See Morrison v. State, 818 So. 2d 432, 446 (Fla. 2002) (“In order to preserve the issue for appellate review, a party must have made the same argument to the trial court that it raises on appeal.”). Nonetheless, whether addressed under section 90.401 or 90.403, Appellant’s claim would fail....

...The record demonstrates that the State produced competent substantial evidence that both crimes were racially motivated such that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in finding that Appellant’s statements to the police were introduced in conformity with sections 90.401 and 90.403, Florida Statutes....

...conflated relevance with the balancing test set forth in section 90.403, Florida Statutes (2021). Balancing the spreadsheet's probative value with the danger it might confuse or mislead the jury is only necessary if it is, in fact, relevant. Compare § 90.401, Fla....

...the case." Combs v. State, 133 So. 3d 564, 567 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014) (alteration in original) (quoting Charles W. Ehrhardt, Ehrhardt's Florida Evidence § 803.3b (2011 ed.)). "Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

...We find that the prosecutor’s alleged conduct must be deemed harmless error, however, State v. Murray, 443 So.2d 955, 956 (Fla.1984), for his communication with John Barnes’s attorney did not constitute “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact” at issue in this case. § 90.401, Fla.Stat....

...State, 817 So. 2d 799, 806 (Fla. 2002). Moreover, “[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law.” § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2023). Relevant evidence is defined as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...3d 312, 316 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Lucas v. State, 67 So. 3d 332, 335 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011)). The State objected to the admissibility of the evidence based on relevancy. Florida’s relevancy standard is codified in section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2012), which states: “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” Ragin wanted to make the argument to the jury that the police department had the ability to seize the entire...

...evidence tying the currency to drug-related activity was weak. The availability of alternative theories regarding the evidence does not, alone, make evidence irrelevant. Relevant evidence need not concretely prove a material fact, it merely must tend to prove a material fact. § 90.401, Flat....

...to, proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake or accident, but it is inadmissible when the evidence is relevant solely to prove bad character or propensity.” § 90.404(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2022); see also § 90.401, Fla....

...Relevance.” In the context of this trial, this general objection was not sufficient to alert the trial court that the grounds of Portillo’s objection was the Rape Shield Law. First, the victim’s testimony on this point was relevant, as it tends to prove Portillo’s intent. See § 90.401, Fla....

...1st DCA 2003) (quoting Nardone v. State, 798 So.2d 870, 874 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001)). Under the rules of evidence, Appellant could attack Junior’s credibility by “showing that a witness is biased.” § 90.608(2), Fla. Stat. (2002). The relevancy standards of section 90.401 and section 90.403 limit the scope of evidence available to show Junior’s bias. Section 90.401 defines relevant evidence as that evidence “tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” Under section 90.403, “[r]elevant evidence is inadmissible if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prej...

...tweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice .... ” Before undertaking that analysis, however, the court must first determine that the evidence is actually relevant — that it constitutes “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...State, 992 So. 2d 96, 107 (Fla. 2008). But a trial court’s discretion is limited by the evidence code and the case law. Bearden v. State, 161 So. 3d 1257, 1263 (Fla. 2015). Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...“The test of inadmissibility is a lack of relevancy.” Conde v. State, 860 So. 2d 930, 945 (Fla. 2003) (citation omitted) (internal quotation marks omitted). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...motion for judgment of acquittal, and it was not built on an inference upon an inference. Second, the court did not err in admitting the saw into evidence. The prerequisite to the admissibility of evidence is relevancy. Wright v. State, 19 So. 3d 277, 291 (Fla. 2009). Under section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2019), “[r]elevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” Relevant evidence “is inadmissible if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice[.]” Wright, 19 So....

tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2023). The entire series of text

...blems as a result of the first arrest, tended to disprove the present damage claim.” Trees, 467 So.2d at 402 . The trial court found that the two incidents were sufficiently similar to render evidence of the first incident logically relevant under section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1985), in that it tended to “prove or disprove a material fact,” i.e., the pending damage claim....

...And even if Randolph’s genetic traits were a matter on which the sentencing court had to pass, the fact that his birth parents are from all outward appearances well-adjusted people would not necessarily -6- establish anything about their, or his, inherited traits. See § 90.401, Fla....

...r, trial counsel was not deficient. Florida’s Evidence Code sets forth the general rules that relevant evidence is admissible, § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2019), and that evidence is relevant if it “tend[s] to prove or disprove a material fact,” § 90.401, Fla....

...Moreover, the evidence Petitioner sought to admit (that he had called for a ride and was waiting, in his car with the radio on, for that ride at the time of his arrest) is irrelevant to whether or not petitioner committed DUI—specifically, the "actual physical control" requirement. See § 90.401, Fla....

...The trial court erred in sustaining the State’s relevancy objection to testimony regarding LeBron’s work history because said testimony was relevant to his entrapment defense. Relevant evidence “is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...was incorrect as to the need for Ruddock to wear a bracelet. The state’s objection was sustained. We agree with the trial court’s ruling. Not only was it not relevant to prove or disprove any material fact with respect to the battery charge, see section 90.401, Florida Statutes, but the trial court has wide discretion to impose reasonable limits on cross-examination of matters which are only marginally relevant....

...Buffington's testimony was irrelevant as it went directly to the issue of whether Panaro's alleged impairment of normal faculties was due to the influence of alcohol. Relevant evidence is defined liberally as that which "tend[s] to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401, Fla....

tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla. Stat. (2022). “All relevant evidence is

...Thus, we must look to the general rules of evidence to determine if the trial court abused its discretion in admitting this evidence. Generally, all relevant evidence is admissible unless excluded by law. § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2003). Relevant evidence is that which tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...of the victim’s autopsy photos. He alleged that the photos were irrelevant and prejudicial, as they only served to trigger an emotional response in the jurors. “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...A declarant is unavailable to testify if the declarant asserts his or her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Roussonicolos v. State, 59 So. 3d 238, 240 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011). Also, it is undisputed that the statements are relevant. Evidence is relevant if it tends to prove or disprove a material fact. § 90.401, Fla....

...ourt, subject to the rules of evidence, and will not be reversed absent a clear abuse of that discretion.” Vilsaint v. State, 127 So.3d 647, 649 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401,'Fla....

provided by law.” Relevant evidence is defined in section 90.401 as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a

...“An accused has a right to present [relevant] evidence in his own defense.” Zanicchi v. State, 679 So.2d 40, 41 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996)(eiting Chambers v. Mississippi, 410 U.S. 284 , 93 S.Ct. 1038 , 35 L.Ed.2d 297 (1973)). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...“The standard of review for the admissibility of evidence is abuse of discretion, limited by the’ rules of evidence.” *1057 Carlisle v. State, 137 So.3d 479, 484 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...mages. The trial court's discretion in admitting evidence is limited "by the rules of evidence." Nardone v. State, 798 So.2d 870, 874 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001). Any evidence that tends to "prove or disprove a material fact" is logically relevant evidence. § 90.401, Fla....

...“A defendant has a fundamental right to present witnesses and offer evidence relevant to his defense.” Washington v. State, 377 So. 3d 637, 638 (Fla. 1st DCA 2023) (quoting Martin v. State, 110 So. 3d 936, 938 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013)). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

....” (citing Daubert)). A Relevancy statutes Section 90.402, Florida Statutes, states that “[a]ll relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law.” § 90.402, Fla. Stat. Additionally, section 90.401, Florida Statutes, defines relevant evidence as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...inadmissible because of the risk of leading the jury to believe that previous payments 4 While we need not reach the merits of the Specks’ remaining arguments since the trial court ruled that the evidence was irrelevant under sections 90.401-402, we do so to provide direction to the trial court on remand. 4 have already completely compensated the plaintiff....

.... [t]he party's own statement in either an individual or a representative capacity." § 90.803(18)(a). That is, the statement need only be (1) a party's and (2) offered against that party to qualify as an admission. Of course, the admission must also be relevant— "tending to prove or disprove a material fact." § 90.401....

...ymptoms in the log. Carnival asserts that the log should not have been admitted because it bore no relevance to the issue of causation. Carnival maintains . that the prejudice caused by the log substantially outweighed its probative value. We agree. Section 90.401, Florida Statutes (1983), defines relevant evidence as “evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” See Fed.R.Evid....

...�� Sexton v. State, 697 So. 2d 833, 837 (Fla. 1997). Relevancy is a prerequisite to the admissibility of evidence. Wright v. State, 19 So. 3d 277, 291 (Fla. 2009). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....

...The trial court rendered the declaratory judgment under review and GEICO appeals, raising the issues of relevance and prejudice. We believe that the length of time the Kishas had been insured by GEICO was not relevant to prove or disprove any material fact and was, therefore, inadmissible under section 90.401, Florida Statutes (2012) (“Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.”)....

...This evidence, therefore, made the form relevant as tending to prove the critical material fact which the jury had to resolve: whether Liberty Mutual had obtained a signed rejection form from H & F selecting UM coverage in an amount less than the policy’s bodily injury liability limits. See § 90.401, Fla....

...4th DCA 2009)). “[A]ll relevant evidence is admissible unless the law otherwise provides.” State v. McClain, 525 So. 2d 420, 421 (Fla. 1988); see also § 90.402, Fla. Stat. (2019). “Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.” § 90.401, Fla....