Tag Archives: Criminal Sexual Conduct

Rape Victim Myths – Expert Testimony; Supreme Court Clarification (11-15)

Posted on September 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

QUESTION: During A Criminal Sexual Conduct Jury Trial In Which Defendant Claims Consent, The Prosecution Attempts To Introduce Expert Testimony To Describe And Explain ‘Counterintuitive Rape Victim Behaviors’ (Common Rape Myths) Exhibited By Adult Victims Of Sexual Assaults. What are these common rape myths?

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Battered Woman Syndrome (10-13)

Posted on June 15, 2010 | 1 comment

QUESTION: During A Criminal Sexual Conduct (Rape) Jury Trial Involving A Battered Woman Relationship, The Prosecution Attempts To Introduce Evidence Of The “Battered Woman Syndrome” To Explain:

1. Why Some Victims Fail To Timely Report Crimes;

2. Why Some Victims Often Recant Testimony;

3. Why Some Victims Refuse To Leave Abusive Relationships,

What Is The “Battered Woman Syndrome” And What 4 Step Analysis Should The District Court Follow When Ruling On Admissibility?

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