FRESH-COMPLAINT RULE

By SovConn | September 27, 2016

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.][Blacks Law 8th]

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