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Originally Posted by Kevin
Even an accused child rapist deserves an adequate defense. If the state really doesn't want the witness to suffer, then the state can plea bargain.
There are cases where the entire rape scenario was something the child just made up by the child.
If the defense attorney, however, subjects the child to too much abuse, that sort of strategy is very likely to backfire with the jury.
Any sort of law limiting the right of cross examination will likely be held unconstitutional.
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I completely agree with this and I totally understood what Fagan was saying.
I also believe the way in which he said it was awkward (first person when third person would have been more appropriate) but I still agree with the overall point that mandatory sentencing will have an adverse affect on alleged victims.
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