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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.6 Proof of physical resistance not required
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The Commonwealth need not demonstrate that the complaining witness cried out or physically resisted the accused in order to convict the accused of an offense under this article, but the absence of such resistance may be considered when relevant to show that the act alleged was no…
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.7 Admission of evidence (Supreme Court Rule 2:412 derived from this section)
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A. In prosecutions under this article, or under clause (iii) or (iv) of § 18.2-48, 18.2-370, 18.2-370.01, or 18.2-370.1, general reputation or opinion evidence of the complaining witness's unchaste character or prior sexual conduct shall not be admitted. Unless the complaining wi…
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.7:1 Evidence of similar crimes in child sexual offense cases (Supreme Court Rule 2:413 derived from this section)
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A. In a criminal case in which the defendant is accused of a felony sexual offense involving a child victim, evidence of the defendant's conviction of another sexual offense or offenses is admissible and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. B. …
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.8 Closed preliminary hearings
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In preliminary hearings for offenses charged under this article or under §§ 18.2-361, 18.2-366, 18.2-370 or § 18.2-370.1, the court may, on its own motion or at the request of the Commonwealth, the complaining witness, the accused, or their counsel, exclude from the courtroom all…