fresh complaint
fresh complaint. A reasonably prompt lodging of a grievance; esp., a victim’s prompt report of a sexual assault to someone trustworthy. [Cases: Criminal Law 366; Rape 48(1)–49, 49. 2. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 874; Rape §§ 62, 72–77.]
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fresh complaint rule
fresh-complaint rule. The theory that the credibility of a sexual-assault victim is bolstered if the victim reports the assault soon after it occurs. • Most courts no longer recognize this theory. [Cases: Rape 48(1)–49, 49. 2. C.J.S. Rape §§ 62, 72–77.]
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fresh complaint rule
fresh complaint rule 〈美〉及时告发规则 依该规则，在某些性侵害案件中，若被害人在被侵害后的合理时间内，向其通常寻求帮助或建议之人告发了该犯罪行为，则可作为支持该被害人可信性的证据。
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