So-called rape shield laws prevent

A. the admission of evidence concerning a rape victim’s sexual history in all circumstances.
B. the admission of evidence concerning a rape victim’s sexual history in most circumstances.
C. the admission of evidence concerning the rape victim’s and the defendant’s sexual history.
D. defense attorneys from requiring rape victims to give details of the rape that are humiliating to the victim.


Answer: B

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