Pruebas y Testimonios en Casos de Delitos Sexuales

Explicación Simple

Si alguien comete un delito sexual, su pareja puede testificar sobre lo que pasó. Esto es diferente a otras leyes donde los esposos no pueden hablar de sus conversaciones privadas.

Es como si en un partido de fútbol, un jugador pudiera contar lo que pasó en el campo, incluso si se trata de una estrategia que acordaron en privado.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan es acusado de un delito sexual y su esposa, Ana, fue la víctima. Ana puede testificar en el juicio sobre lo que sucedió, lo que ayuda a que el jurado entienda mejor el caso.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

violation of sections 2907.21 to 2907.25 of the Revised Code, proof of a prior conviction of the accused of any such offense or substantially equivalent offense is admissible in support of the charge. (D) The prohibition contained in division (D) of section 2317.02 of the Revised Code against testimony by a husband or wife concerning communications between them does not apply, and the accused's spouse may testify concerning any such communication, in any of the following cases: (1) When the husband or wife is charged with a violation of section 2907.21 of the Revised Code, and the spouse testifying was the victim of the offense; (2) When the husband or wife is charged with a violation of section 2907.22 of the Revised Code, and the spouse testifying was the prostitute involved in the offense, or the person transported, induced, or procured by the offender to engage in sexual activity for hire; (3) When the husband or wife is charged with a violation of section 2907.23 of the Revised Code, and the spouse testifying was the prostitute involved in the offense or the person who used the offender's premises to engage in sexual activity for hire; (4) When the husband or wife is charged with a violation of section 2907.24 or 2907.25 of the Revised Code. Available Versions of this Section August 26, 1977 – House Bill 1 - 112th General Assembly [ View August 26, 1977 Version ] Disclaimer Contact About