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Friday February 10, 2012
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Can a mariied man be charged with rape of his wife in maryland?
Maryland
Can a mariied man be charged with rape of his wife in maryland? Yes, a man can be prosecuted for sexual offenses against his spouse in Maryland. Below is a part of the statute that applies. The referenced statute numbers are listed at the end of the response. Forcible rape is covered under 3-318 ( 2) § 3-301-3-324 Sexual Crimes (a) In general.- Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person may not be prosecuted under § 3-303, § 3-304, § 3-307, or § 3-308 of this subtitle for a crime against a victim who was the person's legal spouse at the time of the alleged rape or sexual offense. (b) Separation or use of force.- A person may be prosecuted under § 3-303(a), § 3-304(a)(1), or § 3-307(a)(1) of this subtitle for a crime against the person's legal spouse if: (1) at the time of the alleged crime the person and the person's legal spouse have lived apart, without cohabitation and without interruption: (i) under a written separation agreement executed by the person and the spouse; or (ii) for at least 3 months immediately before the alleged rape or sexual offense; or (2) the person in committing the crime uses force or threat of force and the act is without the consent of the spouse. (c) Limited divorce.- A person may be prosecuted under § 3-303, § 3-304, § 3-307, or § 3-308 of this subtitle for a crime against the person's legal spouse if at the time of the alleged crime the person and the spouse live apart, without cohabitation and without interruption, under a decree of limited divorce. 3-303 Rape in the first degree |
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