545 So. 2d 230 - Moss v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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13 state decisions

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1. “'Forcible compulsion' is an element of first degree rape. It has a specific legal meaning. Ala. Code (1975), § 13A-6-60 (8). Here, the examining physician did not give his opinion on the presence or *Page 101 absence of forcible compulsion. He did state his opinion regarding the cause of the injuries to the victim. 'The nature of the wound or injury, its probable cause and effect can be stated by expert medical witnesses, or witnesses shown to be familiar with such questions. . . .' Thomas v. State , 249 Ala. 358 , 360 , 31 So.2d 71 (1947).”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Hampton v. State · 620 So. 2d 99 - Hampton v. State

2. “had recent intercourse that had been somewhat forceful”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 797 So. 2d 1134 - Simmons v. State