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SMITH v. STATE

45967.

259 Ga. 135 (1989)

377 S.E.2d 158

SMITH v. THE STATE.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Reconsideration Denied March 29, 1989.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jerry C. Gray, for appellant.

Timothy G. Madison, District Attorney, for appellee.

BELL, Justice.

The appellant, Michael Smith, was convicted of rape, statutory rape, child molestation, and cruelty to children, and was sentenced to terms of imprisonment. Smith appeals and we reverse.1 The main issue on appeal is whether OCGA § 24-2-3, commonly referred to as the rape-shield law, bars admission of testimony regarding the victim's alleged past false accusations against persons...

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