California Penal Code Section 261

1 where a person is incapable because of a mental disorder or developmental or physical disability of giving legal consent and this is known or reasonably.
California penal code section 261. For more detailed codes research information including annotations and citations please visit westlaw. Rape is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of up to 8 years in state prison. Rape is a criminal offense under california penal code section 261 pc and involves nonconsensual sexual intercourse by means of threats force or fraud.
Ca penal code 261 2017 a rape is an act of sexual intercourse accomplished with a person not the spouse of the perpetrator under any of the following circumstances. Rape is one of the most serious felony offenses that a person can be charged with in california. Definition and elements of the crime.
Of crimes punishments. Under penal code 261 pc california law defines rape as using force threats of force or fraud as a means of having non consensual sexual intercourse with another person to whom the offender is not married. Rape abduction carnal abuse of children seduction.
A rape is an act of sexual intercourse accomplished with a person not the spouse of the perpetrator under any of the following circumstances. 1 where a person is incapable because of a mental disorder or developmental or physical disability of giving legal consent and this is known or reasonably should be. Of crimes and punishments 25 680 4 part 1 enacted 1872.
Of crimes against the person involving sexual assault crimes against public decency and good morals. Of crimes against the person involving sexual assault and crimes against public decency and good morals 261 368 7 heading of title 9 amended by stats. For the purposes of this section a minor is a person under the age of 18 years and an adult is a person who is at least 18 years of age.
Read this complete california code penal code pen 261 on westlaw findlaw codes are provided courtesy of thomson reuters westlaw the industry leading online legal research system. A conviction also requires lifetime registration as a sex offender. A unlawful sexual intercourse is an act of sexual intercourse accomplished with a person who is not the spouse of the perpetrator if the person is a minor.