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Pastimes : Let's Talk About Our Feelings!!!
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To: E who wrote (42414)6/28/1999 11:43:00 AM
From: The Philosopher  Read Replies (2) of 108807
 
<<<Question: Can a wife be charged with rape?>>>

Sure, under a specialized set of circumstances one could postulate.

Maybe.

A woman can commit sexual assault. But not, according to Black's Law Dictionary, rape, which is defined as "unlawful secual intercourse with a woman without her consent. The unlawful carnal knowledge of a woman by a man forcibly and against her will."

In Washington State, however, it is possible because Washington defines rape without regard to gender. But I doubt any man would dare face the gales of laughter which would follow any accusation of rape against a women. I have found no cases where a woman has been charged with rape of a man.

Just another example of a law with disparate impact.
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