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STATE v. J.A.C.

Nos. A-102 September Term 2010, 067520

44 A.3d 1085 (2012)

210 N.J. 281

STATE of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. J.A.C., Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided June 14, 2012.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael B. Jones, Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant (Joseph E. Krakora, Public Defender, attorney; Mr. Jones and William P. Welaj, Designated Counsel, on the briefs).

Mary E. McAnally, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent (Paula T. Dow, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney).

PATTERSON, J., delivered the opinion of the Court.

New Jersey's Rape Shield Law, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-7, protects the privacy of a victim of sexual assault against unwarranted exploration of his or her character and conduct. The Legislature recognized that the fair trial constitutionally guaranteed to a defendant should focus upon the crime alleged, not the history or habits of the victim. The statute and the case law construing it require trial judges to carefully...

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