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2026“Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ (People v. Daveggio and Michaud (2018) 4 Cal.5th 790, 831 , quoting Kelly, supra, 17 Cal.3d at p. 30 .) Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about

2026“Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ (People v. Daveggio and Michaud (2018) 4 Cal.5th 790, 831 , quoting Kelly, supra, 17 Cal.3d at p. 30 .) Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about

2026“Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ (People v. Daveggio and Michaud (2018) 4 Cal.5th 790, 831 , quoting Kelly, supra, 17 Cal.3d at p. 30 .) Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about

2025“Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ (People v. Daveggio and Michaud (2018) 4 Cal.5th 790, 831 , quoting Kelly, supra, 17 Cal.3d at p. 30 .) Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about

2026Cir. 1923) 293 F. 1013 .

1992A petition for a rehearing was denied May 7, 1992, and respondent’s petition for review by the Supreme Court was denied June 26, 1992. 1 Specifically, respondent urged there was no indication whether the sample was analyzed by means of enzymatic serum or whole blood analysis; whether the results were reported in terms of volume or by weight; what time the blood-alcohol level was determined; what *543 happened between the time the sample was taken and the time it was received by the laboratory four days later; whether the person performing the test was qualified and the equipment in proper oper

2026“Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ (People v. Daveggio and Michaud (2018) 4 Cal.5th 790, 831 , quoting Kelly, supra, 17 Cal.3d at p. 30 .) Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about

2025“Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ (People v. Daveggio and Michaud (2018) 4 Cal.5th 790, 831 , quoting Kelly, supra, 17 Cal.3d at p. 30 .) Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about

2025“Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ (People v. Daveggio and Michaud (2018) 4 Cal.5th 790, 831 , quoting Kelly, supra, 17 Cal.3d at p. 30 .) Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about

2023Applicable Law “Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ [Citations.] Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about the technique and its application is a properly qualified expert on the sub

2017K elly 's third prong requires that "the person performing the test in the particular case used correct scientific procedures." ( People v. Bolden (2002) 29 Cal.4th 515 , 545, 127 Cal.Rptr.2d 802 , 58 P.3d 931 .) However, once general acceptance is established by precedent, the "third-prong hearing" that must be conducted will not approach the "complexity of a full-blown" Kelly hearing. ( People v. Barney (1992) 8 Cal.App.4th 798 , 824-825, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d 731 .) "All that is necessary in the limited third-prong hearing is a foundational showing that correct scientific procedures were used." (

2017K elly 's third prong requires that "the person performing the test in the particular case used correct scientific procedures." ( People v. Bolden (2002) 29 Cal.4th 515 , 545, 127 Cal.Rptr.2d 802 , 58 P.3d 931 .) However, once general acceptance is established by precedent, the "third-prong hearing" that must be conducted will not approach the "complexity of a full-blown" Kelly hearing. ( People v. Barney (1992) 8 Cal.App.4th 798 , 824-825, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d 731 .) "All that is necessary in the limited third-prong hearing is a foundational showing that correct scientific procedures were used." (

2013(People v. Mitchell (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 772, 782 .) 8 A copy of the motion is included in the augmented clerk’s transcript.

2003(Ibid.)” (People v. Bolden, supra, 29 Cal.4th 515, 544-545 .) Recently in People v. Mitchell (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 772 [ 2 Cal.Rptr.3d 49 ], Division One of this district discussed the applicability and rationale behind the Kelly rule. “ ‘Kelly is applicable only to “new scientific techniques.” [Citations.]’ (People v. Leahy (1994) 8 Cal.4th 587, 605 [ 34 Cal.Rptr.2d 663 , 882 P.2d 321 ].) It ' “only applies to that limited class of expert testimony which is based, in whole or part, on a technique, process, or theory which is new to science and, even more so, the law.” [Citation.]’ (Ibid.) As

2003(Ibid.) [The Supreme Court] further held that proof of a technique’s general acceptance in the relevant scientific community would no longer be necessary once a published appellate decision had affirmed a trial court ruling admitting evidence obtained by that scientific technique ....” (People v. Bolden, supra, 29 Cal.4th at pp. 544-545.) “Kelly is applicable only to ‘new scientific techniques.’ [Citations.]” (People v. Leahy (1994) 8 Cal.4th 587, 605 [ 34 Cal.Rptr.2d 663 , 882 P.2d 321 ].) It “ ‘only applies to that limited class of expert testimony which is based, in whole or part, on a tech

2003(Ibid.) [The Supreme Court] further held that proof of a technique’s general acceptance in the relevant scientific community would no longer be necessary once a published appellate decision had affirmed a trial court ruling admitting evidence obtained by that scientific technique ....” (People v. Bolden, supra, 29 Cal.4th at pp. 544-545.) “Kelly is applicable only to ‘new scientific techniques.’ [Citations.]” (People v. Leahy (1994) 8 Cal.4th 587, 605 [ 34 Cal.Rptr.2d 663 , 882 P.2d 321 ].) It “ ‘only applies to that limited class of expert testimony which is based, in whole or part, on a tech

2025“Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ (People v. Daveggio and Michaud (2018) 4 Cal.5th 790, 831 , quoting Kelly, supra, 17 Cal.3d at p. 30 .) Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about

2025“Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ (People v. Daveggio and Michaud (2018) 4 Cal.5th 790, 831 , quoting Kelly, supra, 17 Cal.3d at p. 30 .) Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about

2025“Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ (People v. Daveggio and Michaud (2018) 4 Cal.5th 790, 831 , quoting Kelly, supra, 17 Cal.3d at p. 30 .) Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about

2023Applicable Law “Under the Kelly rule, ‘ “when faced with a novel method of [scientific] proof, [we] have required a preliminary showing of general acceptance of the new technique in the relevant scientific community” before the scientific evidence may be admitted at trial.’ [Citations.] Kelly ‘renders inadmissible evidence derived from a “new scientific technique” unless the proponent shows that (1) “the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community”; (2) “the witness testifying about the technique and its application is a properly qualified expert on the sub

2021(People v. Ashmus (1991) 54 Cal.3d 932, 970 .) We review de novo the trial court’s evaluation regarding whether a new scientific technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community.