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Commonwealth v. Smith

Citations

  • 599 A.2d 1340
  • 410 Pa. Super. 363
  • 1991 Pa. Super. LEXIS 3662

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  • defense proffered evidence that rape claim was fabricated against defendant out of fear of discipline by third party
  • defense proffered evidence that rape claim was fabricated against defendant out of fear of discipline by third party
  • evidence must be relevant, more probative than prejudicial and not cumulative
  • vague general proffer regarding victim’s credibility not sufficiently specific
  • vague general proffer regarding victim's credibility not sufficiently specific

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Judges: Sole, Tamilia, Hoffman

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