TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - "He Said, She Said": The Defense Attack of Credibility in Domestic Violence Felony Trials
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Hartley, Carolyn Copps
SP  - 510
EP  - 544
VL  - 7
IS  - 5
N2  - Little empirical research has been done on the trial process in domestic violence-related cases. This study represents the first in-depth analysis of this trial process, focusing specifically on the defense themes and strategies used in domestic violence felony trials to challenge the credibility of the prosecution's case. Many of the strategies used by the defense manipulate common myths and misperceptions about the dynamics of domestic abuse. Implications for juror decision making and the use of expert witnesses in these trials are discussed. These defense tactics may also serve as a secondary victimization of abused women.<p />
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SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10778010122182587
ID  - ref1
ER  -