Explain how you would overcome an affirmative defense of consent during an acquaintance rape investigation.?

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Explain how you would overcome an affirmative defense of consent during an acquaintance rape investigation.?

2007-01-08 05:46:27 · 3 answers · asked by jennylo 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police

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I would get a lawyer

2007-01-08 05:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Officer Baz Says... 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Absent any physical evidence or witnesses, the verdict will come down to whether the victim or defendant is the more credible witness.

The fact that the defense is an "affirmative" one means that the defense has to prove the consent, if they can't do that, then it is meaningless.

2007-01-08 05:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Ah, I love mock trial season.... all you can do is present the better witness, it comes down to who's more believable in court.

2007-01-08 06:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋