Rape in United States
Rape Definition
In Criminal Law. Unlawful carnal knowledge of a woman by force and with’ out her consent.
(1) Carnal knowledge is essential (67 Wis. 552), but by statute in most states, the slightest penetration is enough (see 45 Conn. 256; 102 N. Y. 234), though, at common law, emission was essential (1 East, P. C. 439). (2) The carnal knowledge must be unlawful; thus, forcible carnal knowledge by a man of his wife against her will is not rape. 1 Hale, P. C. 629. ‘ (3) The carnal knowledge must be by force, but constructive force, as by threats or intimidation, is sufficient (39 Fla. 155; 45 Conn. 263; 139 Ind. 531) ; and where the woman is insane or insensible, it has been said that the force necessary to accomplish the act is sufficient (53 Ark. 425; 50 Iowa, 189); but the weight of authority is that fraud (2 Swan [Tenn.] 394; 6 Ala. 765), as by personating the woman’s husband (11 Cox, C. C. 191; 7 Conn. 64), will not take the place of force (but see 94 Ind. 96). (4) The carnal knowledge must be without the woman’s consent. The phrase against her will is sometimes substituted, but it means no more than without her consent. 22 Wis. 445 ; 25 Mich. 356. Unless asleep or insensible (12 Cox, C. C. 311), or intimidated by threats (9 Car. & P. 748), the woman must resist to the uttermost (19 Wend. [N. Y.] 192; 13 Mich. 427), to the point of inability longer to resist (59 N. Y. 374) ; and acquiescence, however tardy or reluctant, prevents the offense from being rape (82 Va. 653; 124 111. 576). In Old English Law. A division of a county similar to a hundred, but oftentimes containing in it more hundreds than one.
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In Criminal Law. Unlawful carnal knowledge of a woman by force and with’ out her consent.
(1) Carnal knowledge is essential (67 Wis. 552), but by statute in most states, the slightest penetration is enough (see 45 Conn. 256; 102 N. Y. 234), though, at common law, emission was essential (1 East, P. C. 439). (2) The carnal knowledge must be unlawful; thus, forcible carnal knowledge by a man of his wife against her will is not rape. 1 Hale, P. C. 629. ‘ (3) The carnal knowledge must be by force, but constructive force, as by threats or intimidation, is sufficient (39 Fla. 155; 45 Conn. 263; 139 Ind. 531) ; and where the woman is insane or insensible, it has been said that the force necessary to accomplish the act is sufficient (53 Ark. 425; 50 Iowa, 189); but the weight of authority is that fraud (2 Swan [Tenn.] 394; 6 Ala. 765), as by personating the woman’s husband (11 Cox, C. C. 191; 7 Conn. 64), will not take the place of force (but see 94 Ind. 96). (4) The carnal knowledge must be without the woman’s consent. The phrase against her will is sometimes substituted, but it means no more than without her consent. 22 Wis. 445 ; 25 Mich. 356. Unless asleep or insensible (12 Cox, C. C. 311), or intimidated by threats (9 Car. & P. 748), the woman must resist to the uttermost (19 Wend. [N. Y.] 192; 13 Mich. 427), to the point of inability longer to resist (59 N. Y. 374) ; and acquiescence, however tardy or reluctant, prevents the offense from being rape (82 Va. 653; 124 111. 576). In Old English Law. A division of a county similar to a hundred, but oftentimes containing in it more hundreds than one.
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Practical Information
Note: Some of this information was last updated in 1982
Most states have created an offense commonly known as statutory rape where the crime consists of having sexual intercourse with a female under statutory age. The offense may be either with or without the female’s consent.
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Rape in State Statute Topics
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Concept of Rape in relation to Safe Place
Definition of Rape in this context: Unwanted penetration (vaginal, anal, oral, or object penetration by an offender) achieved through physical force, threat of force, or incapacitation of the victim.
Cause of Action Against a Landlord for Inadequate Security Resulting in Rape of a Tenant: an Overview
This section examines this type of action. This subject identifies the various elements of the Cause of Action Against a Landlord for Inadequate Security Resulting in Rape of a Tenant, offering a practical approach to the litigation issues of this cause of action. See also the entry about legal risks.
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- Information about Rape in the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.