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evidenceevidencedocument2024 Criminal TrialState's motion concerning an overt-act prerequisite for battered spouse syndrome and victim-character evidenceThe court granted the State's request to require an overt act reasonably indicating a need for self-defense before victim reputation or specific prior-bad-act evidence could be introduced. The sequencing restriction applied to trial testimony, not voir dire or opening statements.
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State's motion concerning an overt-act prerequisite for battered spouse syndrome and victim-character evidence

The court granted the State's request to require an overt act reasonably indicating a need for self-defense before victim reputation or specific prior-bad-act evidence could be introduced. The sequencing restriction applied to trial testimony, not voir dire or opening statements.

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The granted motion required an overt-act foundation before victim-character evidence could be introduced during trial testimony.

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2024 Criminal Trial

Day 4: Jury Selection