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The crime of rape is one of the most serious crimes in the books, and states universally punish this sex offense very harshly. However, there exist numerous variations between rape laws amongst the states. Please choose a state from the map or the list below for state-specific definitions and statutes for, including in depth overviews of select states' offenses, penalties, and more.
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