M. R. Evid. 404(3)(b)

Trial courts have broad discretion in determine whether evidence is relevant and admissible.  A district court's evidentiary ruling is reviewed for abuse of discretion.  State v. Rogers, 1999 MT 305, ¶ 11, 297 Mont. 188, 992 P.2d 229.  A district court abuses its discretion if it acts arbitrarily or exceeds the bounds of reason resulting in substantial injustice.  State v. Doyle, 2007 MT 125, ¶ 43, 337 Mont. 308, 160 P.3d 515.