Journal article
He Said, She Said: The Defense Attack of Credibility in Domestic Violence Felony Trials
Violence against women, Vol.7(5), pp.510-544
05/2001
DOI: 10.1177/10778010122182587
Abstract
Little empirical research has been done on the trial process in domestic violence-related cases. This study represents the first in-depth analysis of this trial process, focusing specifically on the defense themes and strategies used in domestic violence felong trials to challenge the credibility of the prosecution's case. Many of the strategies used by the defense manipulate common myths and misperceptions about the dynamics of domestic abuse. Implications for juror decision making and the use of expert witnesses in these trials are discussed. These defense tactics may also serve as a secondary victimization of abused women.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- He Said, She Said: The Defense Attack of Credibility in Domestic Violence Felony Trials
- Creators
- CAROLYN COPPS Hartley - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Violence against women, Vol.7(5), pp.510-544
- DOI
- 10.1177/10778010122182587
- ISSN
- 1077-8012
- eISSN
- 1552-8448
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/2001
- Academic Unit
- School of Social Work; Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984283569202771
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