Abstract
The study focuses on the influence of forensic evidence on the processing of rape incidents. It utilizes a prospective analysis of official record data that followed cases from the time of police report to final criminal disposition. The results indicate that forensic evidence is auxiliary, occasional, and non-determinative in the majority of rape cases. Victim willingness to testify and injuries to the victim are the strongest predictors of case outcomes. Additionally, the study finds that the relationship between the victim and suspect does not affect the likelihood of charging or conviction.
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