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A Matter Of Evidence Or Of Law? Battered Women Claiming Self-Defense In California, Rachel A. Van Cleave
A Matter Of Evidence Or Of Law? Battered Women Claiming Self-Defense In California, Rachel A. Van Cleave
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This essay examines the obstacles battered women face in the form of evidentiary rules and in the definitions of certain elements of self-defense, focusing specifically on the appellate court opinion in Aris. The essay then evaluates existing and pending legislation in California which has sought to undo the narrowing effected by Aris. Finally, the essay proposes statutory language which would be more effective in ensuring that battered women who kill their batterers in non-traditional confrontational situations may fully present their claims of self-defense. Where a defendant claims self-defense and presents evidence regarding the Battered Woman Syndrome ("BWS"), my …
Handbook On Domestic Violence, California Department Of Justice
Handbook On Domestic Violence, California Department Of Justice
California Agencies
This booklet was originally prepared as a program supplement for distribution at the Attorney General's Conference on Domestic Violence held during the week of April 24-28, 1978 in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The purpose of the Conference on Domestic Violence was to provide a statewide policy level forum for sharing the newest information available about law enforcement and criminal justice procedures for dealing with domestic violence.
Domestic Violence, Senate Subcommittee On Administration Of Justice
Domestic Violence, Senate Subcommittee On Administration Of Justice
California Senate
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Handbook On Domestic Violence, California Department Of Justice
Handbook On Domestic Violence, California Department Of Justice
California Agencies
This booklet was prepared as a program supplement for distribution at the Attorney General's Conference on Domestic Violence held during the week of April 24-28, 1978 in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The purpose of the Conference on Domestic Violence was to provide a statewide policy level forum for sharing the newest information available about law enforcement and criminal justice procedures for dealing with domestic violence.