Smith v. State
Supreme Court of Georgia
377 S.E.2d 158 (Ga. 1989)
Relevant factsFree
Charged with sexually assaulting a child, Michael Smith (defendant) sought to introduce testimony from about ten men who claimed the victim had previously falsely accused them of sexual misconduct; the trial court excluded this testimony under the state's rape shield law, and Smith was convicted.
IssueFree
Whether a rape shield law bars admission of testimony regarding the victim's alleged past false accusations against persons other than the defendant.