I have a problem with that. If the defendant KNEW that the person had a history of mental issues, it would be fine to have it used as a defense. If it wasn’t known, there is no way it should be used as part of the defense.philip964 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:19 pm https://www.insider.com/man-charged-wit ... al-2021-10
So one of the defendants is attempting to get banned evidence of his license plate that shows a confederate flag.
So if this is let in, I’d say the fix is in for these guys.
Generally I feel if your a defendant you should be allowed to defend yourself any way you want. So if they guy you killed has mental issues, you should be able to say that. The woman your accused of raping is a topless dancer, you should be able to say that.
That said how about the other side. Can they present anything they want?
And just because a woman happens to be a topless dancer, stripper, whatever, that doesn’t come close to being evidence that she was or wasn’t raped or sexually assaulted. “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, this young “lady” (wink wink) is a STRIPPER. She takes her clothes off for money, so it should be obvious that she was just asking for my client to make advances… Why, it’s almost like she got what she deserved.”