Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What if the victim in a statutory rape case lied about their age, and I honestly did not know they were under 18?

April 26, 2017age Case honestly lied rape statutory victim

0

Posted

What if the victim in a statutory rape case lied about their age, and I honestly did not know they were under 18?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Statutory rape is a strict liability offense. A person can be found guilty of the crime even if they honestly believed the other person was 18 or older. They can also be found guilty of the crime even if the victim consented and gave false information regarding their age.