Under California law, rape is defined as nonconsensual sexual intercourse accomplished by means of force, threats or fraud (Penal Code § 261). Rape laws apply to both men and women. Spousal rape, defined at Penal Code § 262, and date rape, as well as statutory rape, defined at Penal Code § 261.5, each are also rape under 261, but each are distinct crimes defined by separate...
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