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Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned on Fair Trial Violation

By Walin & Klarich

Nebraska Supreme Court Overrules Sexual Assault Conviction The Nebraska Supreme Court overturned a 2006 sexual assault conviction on Friday October 24, 2008 after hearing defendant Steven Parker?s case. Parker, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was convicted of first degree sexual assault in 2006 and sentenced to 10 to 16 years in prison. During his 2006 trial, the trial judge ordered that a screen be put between Parker and the accuser, an 11 year old girl, while she testified. This, according to the Nebraska Supreme Court?s ruling ?could have suggested to the jury that the court believed the accused, violating Parker?s right to a fair trial.? The decision will likely lead to a retrial for Parker who was originally convicted and sentenced over two years ago...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on December 12, 2008 (boomark / email).