Statutory Rape Refers to

question 80

Multiple Choice

Statutory rape refers to

• A)sexual intercourse with a non-consenting person by the use of force or the threat of force.
• B)date rape.
• C)sexual intercourse with a person who is below the age of consent, even if the person cooperates.
• D)sexual activity obtained by the use of force or the threat of force.

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