Elements Of Common Law Rape

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Elements of Common Law Rape 1

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The victim must be a woman.

Common law rape occurs only if a woman is raped by a man.

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Elements of Common Law Rape 2

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Requires penetration of the vagina by the penis.

Not a finger, tongue, etc. Must be a penis.

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Elements of Common Law Rape 3

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Any penetration, however slight, is sufficient.

Don't have to "finish" or emit semen.

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Elements of Common Law Rape 4

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No rape if the man is married to the woman, even if they are separated.

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The woman must RESIST the attacker. She must cry out or resist, or may be considered as having consented to the act.