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· 2/15/1857

Williams, Phillips & Co. v. Benton

Citations

  • 12 La. Ann. 91

How courts have described this case

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  • observing that “[w]hether evidence is constitutionally required to be admitted is reviewed on a case-by-case basis,” and holding that past sexual behavior evidence was constitutionally required when it was probative of the defense theory of mistaken identity
  • admission of “rape shield” evidence to show that another committed the offenses

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Judges: Merrick

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