STATE v. VAN DYKE


825 A.2d 1163 (2003)

361 N.J. Super. 403

STATE of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Sheryl VAN DYKE, Defendant-Appellant.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided June 27, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael J. Rogers, Allenwood, argued the cause for appellant (McDonald & Rogers, attorneys; Mr. Rogers, of counsel and on the brief).

James L. McConnell, Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for respondent (Wayne J. Forrest, Somerset County Prosecutor, attorney; Mr. McConnell, of counsel and on the brief).

Before Judges SKILLMAN, CUFF and WINKELSTEIN.


The opinion of the court was delivered by CUFF, J.A.D.

In this appeal, we review two evidentiary rulings which defendant contends deprived her of a fair trial. One ruling barred defendant from access to the educational records of the young man defendant was accused of sexually assaulting. The other ruling barred admission of expert testimony regarding her psychological condition which defendant sought to introduce in support of her defense of duress. We affirm the...

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