People v. Nettie Reay, Supreme Court of California, January 2002
Brief argues that jury should have been instructed on defense of duress and analyzes admissibility and relevance of battering evidence to battered women’s duress claims.
Michelle Byrom v. Epps, 5th Circuit, Certiorari US Supreme Court, September 2013
Counsel's failure to present corroborating witnesses and expert testimony on abuse during sentencing prejudiced the defendant, leading to a death sentence.
Commonwealth v. Maneka Pressley, Superior Court of Pennsylvania, Western District, 2023
Brief argues court erred by declaring mistrial based on battering expert testimony; seeks reversal of double jeopardy denial, arguing testimony was acceptable.
Victimized Again: How the Reentry Process Perpetuates Violence Against Survivors of Domestic Violence
Describes how community supervision can decrease safety and increase violence for reentering victims of battering by eliminating or limiting viable options.
Three Formerly Incarcerated Women Talk About Reentry
Print/text version of a panel interview of formerly incarcerated women regarding their reentry experiences, insights, and suggestions for advocates and practitioners working with reentering survivors.
The Use of Expert Testimony on Battering and Its Effects in Criminal Cases: Examining Case Law from 1994-2016
Study of US state and federal cases, examining how defense and prosecution used expert testimony on battering in criminal cases and how courts ruled on its admissibility.