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.]
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.]