Evidence: Rape Shield Rule, Version 1.2

The Rape Shield Rule, contained in Federal Rule of Evidence 412 and state counterparts is a Rule preventing the admission of evidence concerning the sexual predisposition and behavior of an alleged victim of sexual misconduct, subject to certain exceptions. Through a series of cases and hypotheticals drawn from actual cases, this chapter gives readers a roadmap for how to address any Rape Shield Rule issue in practice.Faculty materials also available:In addition to the free, open learning materials for students listed above, this eLangdell chapter includes a teacher’s manual.