Rape shield laws:

A) prevent the past sexual history of the defendant from being introduced into evidence.
B) are a form of defense to the charge of rape.
C) limit the questioning of the victim regarding her previous sexual history.
D) Both A and B.


C

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What will be an ideal response?

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