Which of the following identifies a hurdle that the prosecutor had to overcome in a rape case under common law?
a. The victim’s alleged rape required some form of corroboration, such as physical trauma or witness.
b. The victim’s past sexual conduct was admissible as to show that the victim consented to the sexual act in question.
c. Failing to promptly file a complaint with the authorities was evidence that the victim’s complaint was not genuine.
d. All of the above represent hurdles the prosecutor had to overcome.
d. All of the above represent hurdles the prosecutor had to overcome.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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