Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
rape victim
what if the victim say she was rape cause, she said ''she was told '' someone said they had sex with her. can u have sex in 1 to 2 mins.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: rape victim
the burden of proof in a criminal case is on the commonwealth to make out their case. Depending on what evidence is present the commonwealth will either be able to get a conviction or not. As far as how long it takes to have sex, the answer is, only a split second. The standard is "penetration however slight." meaning, if there is any penetration at all, that is enough.
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Re: rape victim
It sounds like a difficult case for the prosecution if there is no physical evidence. However, if she was passed out drunk or unconscious and there is a witness to the event, the defendant could be in a lot of trouble. This is a very serious matter and should not be taken lightly.
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