Explain the classic defense to rape charges and what restrictions are there of the use of evidence to support this defense?

What will be an ideal response?


Consent to sexual intercourse is the classic defense and the rape shield laws restrict the types of evidence that may be used in these defenses.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. district attorneys B. parole officers C. parole advocates D. prison wardens

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A. learning theory B. integration model C. adaptive theory D. exportation model

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