Sex Crimes: Definitions and Penalties
Idaho
Last Updated: December 2017
Rape | Answer |
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The penetration, however slight, of the oral, anal or vaginal opening with a penis accomplished under any of the following circumstances:
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Rape of Spouse | Answer |
How is it defined? |
No person shall be convicted of rape for any act or acts with that person’s spouse, unless:
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Sexual Contact With a Prisoner | Answer |
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Statutory Rape | Answer |
How is it defined? |
“Statutory rape” is commonly used to refer to sexual penetration that is illegal because it involves a youth and consent is immaterial. While Idaho does not expressly penalize statutory rape, the offense of rape targets this conduct.
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Sodomy | Answer |
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