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Appellate Court of Illinois· 6/30/1998

People v. Harris

Citations

  • 697 N.E.2d 850
  • 297 Ill. App. 3d 1073
  • 232 Ill. Dec. 108
  • 1998 Ill. App. LEXIS 443

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  • evidence of victim’s prior virginity did not constitute evidence of past sexual activity within scope of rape shield law where evidence was relevant to circumstances of the assault
  • we defer to the trial court in credibility assessments because a court of review is not in a position to observe the witness as he or she - 12 - testifies
  • other-crimes evidence was relevant to prove defendant’s criminal intent where defendant used a consent as a defense
  • we defer to the trial court in credibility assessments because a court of review is not in a position to observe the witness as he or she testifies
  • evidence admissible to establish lack of innocent intent where defendant claimed consent
  • evidence admissible to establish lack of innocent intent where defendant claimed consent

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Judges: Greiman

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