Can a woman legally be found guilty of raping a man?
436161
yes but what guy would say he was raped?
441544
That woud depend on the statutory law of the state where the assault took place.  Many state woould still try the pesron as an adult depending on the law and the person's age.
474562
Rape is not the fault of the victim or anything she/he is wearing. A skimpy clothing choice is perhaps not wise, but the rapist is at fault. The full weight of the crime belongs on his shoulders, no one else's.
627851
Some very good answers already given. I will add this: at least 10% of those seeking help at Rape-Crises Centers are men who have been raped. Mostly they have been raped by other "straight" men. Rape is an act of violence and violation. It is not a sex act although sexual organs may be involved. Many more rapes are committed than are ever reported. \n\nIf the man is not a willing partner and the act is forced upon him, whatever that act involves, that is a form of rape. If a man cannot give consent (drugged, unconscience, mentally impaired or mentally incompetent), most juries would consider that act rape.\n\n"Sued" is rightly questioned by other answerers. Of course one can sue for damages and doctor's costs. Rape is a felony and really belongs in criminal court. A rapist belongs in jail.  Is that rapist still responsible for helping pay back the survivor? Of course, and that is the civil suit.\n\nGood and difficult topic. Thanks for the question.
734366
It depends on the policy of the prosecutor's office in that jurisdiction.  Most prosecuting authorities have a victim/witness program.  She should contact this office and explain her fears.  If she isn't already, she needs to contact a rape counseling center.  There are a lot of issues going on here and she needs professional assistance.\n\nI agree she should not drop it, and in fact, the decision to drop the matter is no longer hers.  The prosecutor decides whether he/she has sufficient evidence to convict her attacker.  In many cases, unless she is willing to perjure herself, then the case can go forward without her.  If the medical evidence is strong enough, it may not be necessary for her to testify.\n\nIf she tries to claim that the event didn't happen and/or that the attack was consensual, they may file criminal charges against her for false reporting.\n\nAgain, I strongly suggest that she contact the victim/witness program there and also contact a rape counseling/crisis intervention center for assistance.
868887
why not , but will she admit to ever having sex with that man?
303780
Yes.  I'll try to make my answer as delicate as possible due to the nature of the site, but many people feel that since a man can become erect, he can't be raped.  That is not necessarily true.  Men are victims of sexual assault.  The numbers aren't exactly clear as it is theorized that many male victims of sexual assault don't report the crime.  \n\nA recent study claims that one in every 8 men will be sexually assaulted in his lifeitme.  I've added some resources below for your reference.
775626
Of course she can.  There isn't a law in place that states that.\n\nBesides, it's a free country and she's not a prisoner......or is she?
135656
The age of consent in Maryland is 16, so generally, the scenario you describe isn't illegal; however, there may be exclusions for a person "in a position of authority", particularly school employees.  Checking the statute now..\n\nUpdate:  There doesn't seem to be any exclusion for "position of authority"; however, under § 3-322, "Unnatural or perverted sexual practice", performing oral sex *IS* a crime in Maryland! "A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both."\n\nNote that, as wrong as it sounds, under § 3-318, the 37yo woman/15yo boy situation is legal. "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. "
856938
i dont really know, but what i do know is that in Pakistan islamic laws at the moment say that if a woman is raped they have to have 4 male witnesses or they are tried for adultry, and they are only considering changing the law now!
1000516
How can you justify rape.  You can't.
170547
Adultery is consentual, rape is not. You cannot force someone to commit adultery.
1125415
No never. There is a lot of fuss made if a man hits a woman but it seems to be acceptable if a woman hits a man. Physical violence is totally unacceptable whether it be a man or woman on the receiving end.
432719
She needs to report it to the law enforcement agency who has jurisdiction over where the rape occurred.\n\nThe ability to prosecute the crime will vary widely between states, and in California I seriously doubt it would be prosecutable.
350361
A woman can be punished by custodial sentence in the exact same way a man can although it will depend entirely on the circumstances leading up to the alleged assault. If it can be proved that the woman was abused prior to the attack than this would provide justifiable motive the problem is you need witness's to verify they saw the "abuse" take place, and remember also that the man must provide two points of law i.e.witness testimony, camera evidence, DNA evidence, in order to secure a conviction. failure on his part to provide such evidence will allow for "reasonable doubt" to be placed on the original case go and see a decent Criminal Solicitor and he will explain it better to you as he will be able to check witness statements and prepare you better for the impending court date Good luck.
430622
Your words imply guilt. Have you convicted her? If so, on what evidence?
1004896
Rape is not a matter od sexual satisfacition but a matter of power. Most victims are not completely naked and usually know the suspect in some way or another. However, just because a man and a woman know each other, does NOT mean that the victim automatically consents to sex.\nAlso, due to the epinephrine increase within the body, it can take as long as 45 minutes for a man to feel the effects of being hit or kicked in the groin, therefore, he would still be capable of committing rape.