MILLER v. STATE

No. 19166.

779 P.2d 87 (1989)

Dwight Wayne MILLER, Appellant, v. The STATE of Nevada, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Nevada.

September 6, 1989.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert Bruce Lindsay, Reno, for appellant.

Brian McKay, Atty. Gen., Carson City, Jack T. Bullock, Dist. Atty., Edward Reed, Deputy Dist. Atty., Winnemucca, for respondent.


OPINION

STEFFEN, Acting Chief Justice:

This appeal presents the question of whether defense counsel may cross-examine, for impeachment purposes, an alleged sexual assault victim concerning prior fabricated rape accusations. We conclude that under certain conditions, such a practice is permissible. However, for reasons discussed below and under the facts of this case, we conclude that it is not appropriate to reverse and remand to the trial court to give...

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