Is there any case law where the victim acted aggressively in the context of sexual assault?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Velasco, B257668 (Cal. App. 2015):

This case is distinguishable from those cited by defendant. In People v. Anderson (2006) 141 Cal.App.4th 430, the evidence showed the victim acted aggressively just

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