Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
if a man were to sleep with their wife's little sister, a.k.a., their sister in law, by law is that incest?
Asked on 5/16/11, 8:35 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
If your spouse's sister consents and she is over 18, while there are obvious reasons why sleeping with her would constitute poor judgment on your part, you would be breaking no law
Answered on 5/16/11, 8:51 pm
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
No. Incest is sexual intercourse with a close biological relative. Relatives by marriage don't qualify unless they are also related to you biologically.
Of course, the fact that sleeping with your sister-in-law isn't incest does not mean it is a moral or decent thing to do.
Answered on 5/16/11, 9:31 pm
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