In this domestic violence case involving a stabbing, the court properly exercised its discretion in receiving evidence of a prior uncharged act of domestic violence against the victim, also involving a knife. This evidence was relevant to defendant's motive and future intent, while also providing the jury with background information explaining the origin of the instant charges and the relationship between defendant and the victim (see e.g. People v Thomas,
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