Legal Opinion
State v. J.A.C.
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Decided June 14, 2012PublishedCited by 50 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPatterson, J.
New Jersey’s Rape Shield Law, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-7, protects the privacy of a victim of sexual assault against unwarranted exploration of his or her character and conduct. The Legislature recognized that the fair trial constitutionally guaranteed to a defendant should focus upon the crime alleged, not the history or habits of the victim. The statute and the case law construing it require trial judges to carefully balance the need to permit thorough exploration of issues relevant to the defendant’s guilt or innocence against the protection of victims who report their alleged abusers.
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2Cases cited16 opinions
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- State v. MarreroSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1997
- State v. BrownSupreme Court of New Jersey · 2001
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