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Rape and Sexual Crimes in Georgia - Augusta Georgia Sex Crime Defense Lawyer

The general categories of rape charges are:
• Rape — Non-consensual sexual intercourse with another person
• Attempted Rape / Sexual Assault / Sexual Battery — Non-consensual sexual contact
• Date Rape / Acquaintance Rape — Rape in which the victim has a pre-existing relationship with the accused (such as a dating relationship or a prior sexual relationship)
• Marital Rape / Spousal Rape — Rape alleged to have occurred within the context of a marriage; sometimes such a charge is made or threatened during a divorce.
• Statutory Rape ( Sexual Assault on a Minor) — The alleged victim is not recognized under the law as being old enough to give consent to a sexual act; in most states the age of consent is 16
• Rape Committed by a Juvenile — Different considerations may apply than for an adult charged with rape
The ability of the victim to give consent must be a professional determination by the law enforcement agency. "Against her will" includes instances in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of her youth). Sexual attacks on males are excluded from the rape category and must be classified as assaults or other sex offenses depending on the nature of the crime and the extent of injury.
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