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North Carolina Statutory Rape Laws
Statutes governing North Carolina's age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction.
South Dakota Statutory Rape Laws
Statutes governing South Dakota's age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction.
Repeat Offenders and Recidivism
The U.S. has one of the highest recidivism rates in the world. Learn how recidivist laws work and statistics on the number of repeat offenders in the U.S.
California Statutory Rape Laws
Statutes governing California's age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction.
Arkansas Statutory Rape Laws
Statutes governing Arkansas's age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction.
Kentucky Statutory Rape Laws
Statutes governing Kentucky's age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction.
Idaho Statutory Rape Laws
Statutes governing Idaho's age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction.
New Mexico Statutory Rape Laws
Statutes governing New Mexico's age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction.
New Hampshire Statutory Rape Laws
In New Hampshire, people who engage in sexual activity with children under the age of consent can be convicted of sexual assault.
South Carolina Statutory Rape Laws
South Carolina's age of consent is 16. Having sexual relations with a person younger than 16 can result in statutory rape charges.