Evidence : Rape shield rule / Colin Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, Colin, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law--United States--Textbooks.

Law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Distribution:

Minneapolis $b Open Textbook Library

Place of Publication:

[Chicago]: CALI's eLangdell Press, [2014]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

The Rape Shield Rule, contained in Federal Rule of Evidence 412 and state counterparts is a Rule preventing the admission of evidence concerning the sexual predisposition and behavior of an alleged victim of sexual misconduct, subject to certain exceptions. Through a series of cases and hypotheticals drawn from actual cases, this chapter gives readers a roadmap for how to address any Rape Shield Rule issue in practice. Faculty materials also available: In addition to the free, open learning materials for students listed above, this eLangdell chapter includes a teacher's manual. Faculty and staff at CALI member schools can access these materials by logging in to eLangdell with a cali.org username and password. Contact CALI if you have questions.

Contents:

I. Historical Background

II. Rule 412(a)(1): The General Proscription

III. Rule 412(b)(1): Criminal Exceptions

IV. Rule 412(b)(2): Civil Exception

V. Rule 412(c): Procedure for Admissibility in Criminal Cases

VI. Rape Shield Pleadings

Notes:

CC BY-SA

Description based on print resource

OCLC:

1000363718