Rape Shield

Question 1

Rape shield categories

Answer 1

(1) other secual behavior
(2) evidence of alleged victims predisposition

Question 2

412 permits specific acts when?

Answer 2

-alt source of injury, semen
- mistake of consent
- if constitutionally required

Question 3

412 reversed balancing test

Answer 3

probative value of evidence relating to sexual behavior is substantially outweighed by prejudicial effect

Question 4

exception to 412 in civil cases

Answer 4

evidence cannot be admitted unless probative value substantially outweighs danger of harm to victim and of unfair prejudcie to any party