Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Character evidence refers to specific facts that demonstrate an individual's be-havioral traits, including personal statements or testimonies and evaluations provided by others. In cases of sexual assault involving minors, due to the highly concealed nature of such crimes and the young age of the victims, evidence col-lection and fact-finding face significant challenges. As a result, character evi-dence plays a crucial role in these cases. When handling sexual offense cases against minors, judicial authorities can draw from U.S. legal practices to over-come these difficulties. This includes considering the defendant's prior similar offenses during conviction and sentencing, establishing clear standards for the admissibility of character evidence, and implementing procedural safeguards to ensure the fairness of the trial.
Source: Law and Humanities
DOI: 10.63313/lh.9019
Author: Miaofang Zhu
Institution: Anhui University of Finance and Economics
Language: English
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411938762