Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-61: Rape

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Rape is defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse accomplished by force, threat, mental incapacity, physical helplessness, or with a child under 13. Punishment ranges from 5 years to life imprisonment, with mandatory minimums for certain child victim cases.

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