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Rape Shield Laws
Generally, stipulate that the defense cannot introduce evidence about the accuser's past sexual conduct unless, the woman has been convicted of prostitution, has had consensual sex before with the defendant, or has an obvious incentive to lie.
Provide for a hearing to be held in the absence of a jury, spectators, and the press.
Provide for a hearing to be held in the absence of a jury, spectators, and the press.
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Source: Pg 285
Source: Pg 285
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Author: nickcrowl
Main topic: Criminology
Topic: Victimology
School / Univ.: University of Nevada, Reno
City: Reno
Published: 14.04.2010