Is an allegation of sexual assault admissible against an accused who has not denied the allegation?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Hall, 186 Cal.App.2d 388, 8 Cal.Rptr. 760 (Cal. App. 1960):
It is settled that undenied accusations are admissible against an accused when made under circumstances where his silence tends to indicate a consciousness of guilt. People v. Davis, 43 Cal.2d 661, 276 P.2d 801.
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