People v. Jovanovic
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Saxe, J.
On this appeal of his conviction for kidnapping, sexual abuse and assault, defendant Oliver Jovanovic asks us to examine certain issues regarding the application of the Rape Shield Law (CPL 60.42). We conclude that the trial court’s evidentiary rulings incorrectly applied the Rape Shield Law and, as a result, improperly hampered defendant’s ability to present a defense, requiring reversal of his conviction and remand for a new trial.
The criminal charges arose from a date between Jovanovic and the complainant which took place after weeks of on-line conversations and…
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