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Dec 11, 2003 criminal-law rape consent sweetheart-defense weapon-use supreme-court

Rape and Consent: The Supreme Court's Stance on Sweetheart Defense and Weapon Use

Learn how the Supreme Court treats date and relationship allegations in rape cases, and why precise time is not essential for conviction.