Which of the Following Legal Hurdles Exists, in Certain States

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following legal hurdles exists, in certain states, in the prosecution of spousal rape?

• A)The time limit for reporting the crime to the authorities is longer.
• B)The act must be accomplished by force or threat of force.
• C)The act must occur within a year of marriage.
• D)The victim must prove that there was no provocation that could justify the crime.

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