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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词条贡献者

法律翻译Max，毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院，擅长翻译有关电信和互联网领域的法律文件。