Judge Ruckriegle ruled last Friday that some information about the sexual life of the accuser was legally relevant and would be heard by the jury in open court.
The hearing itself, under the requirements of Colorado rape victim protection law, is intended to determine what about her past, if anything, is legally relevant to the case.
A1 Judge to Allow Sexual History Detailed evidence about the sex life of the woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape is legally relevant and can be presented at Mr. Bryant's trial when it begins next month, the judge in the case ruled.
When evidence is excluded under Rule 403, it is notwithstanding that it is legally relevant under the aforementioned Rule 401 of the Federal Rules of Evidence.
First, the principles and therefore the moral facts that they reflect give reasons why any aspect of institutional practice or other nonmoral consideration bears on rights and obligations why it is legally relevant.
The Innovation Act more generically provides that a demand letter must include "basic information" about the infringement allegation in order to be legally relevant, and states that "purposely evasive demand letters" are improper and potentially punishable in litigation.
Cf. Pattenden, 1996 7, citing (mainly English) cases which suggest that to be legally relevant, the evidence must be logically relevant to the degree that is sufficient to offset any countervailing considerations (similar to the types mentioned in Rule 403) that may arise.
When proposing 20 mph zones, local authorities are legally required to consult with relevant stakeholders such as the emergency services, local residents, and organisations representing road users.
Compared to individual risk factors, tobacco outlet density might be less relevant for minors who are legally constrained in their purchase of tobacco.
