4 Things You Need to Know if You’re Facing Marital Rape Charges
As of 1993, marital rape is a crime in all 50 states, with consequences in some states much stricter than others. In California, spousal or marital rape is a felony, which can result in serious penalties. If your spouse has accused you of committing marital rape, you need to know the following:
- Under California law, marital rape can actually result in charges similar to the combination of rape and domestic violence charges.
- There are serious consequences for a marital rape conviction. You could spend more than a decade in prison for these charges alone and also be fined up to $10,000. You may be entered into the sex offender registry for life.
- It’s often difficult to fight these charges, as they can be “he-said, she-said” cases, but many people are automatically suspicious of men accused of taking advantage of their wives in this way.
- In order to get a conviction, the prosecutor must prove that you used force or fear to coerce your spouse into sexual activity.
Spousal rape is a serious crime, and even if you are not actually convicted, you may face several challenges in your life due to these charges being associated with your name.
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