North Carolina’s “Caylee’s Law”
In 2013 North Carolina enacted “Caylee’s Law,” S.L. 2013-52, a statute similar to laws adopted in other states after the high-profile Casey Anthony trial. North Carolina’s law makes a number […]
March 20, 2013
Are a Child’s Statements to a Treating Psychologist Admissible Under Hinnant?
Suppose a child victim of sexual abuse is referred to a psychologist for counseling. In the course of treatment the child reveals details about the abuse. If the child doesn’t […]
April 30, 2012
Child Victims and the Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Hearsay Exception
Child victim cases often present an array of challenging evidence issues. In a paper here I addressed many of those issues. One common question that folks contact me about is […]
March 4, 2009
Careful Questioning in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Further Update: The court has reissued an opinion in this case. On the issue discussed below, it is very similar — at a minimum — to the original opinion. Update: […]
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