Selected State-Specific Laws on Statutory Rape
Selected State-Specific Laws on Statutory Rape
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Overview of Statutory Rape Penalties and Charges
Overview of Statutory Rape Penalties and Charges
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Statutory Rape Laws and Charges
Statutory rape offenses are strict liability offenses that can result in a felony conviction and prison time, even if a defendant genuinely didn't know the partner was younger than the age of consent. Learn how statutory rape laws work.