My friend was rape.d and her b/f and I have talked with her about turning the two guys in. She says that she won't do anything b/c she gave up fighting back when she knew it was hopeless and in the eyes of the law, that makes it legal.
Is she right??
The second reason why not is b/c the two guys were old friends of hers. She tried to fight back but ended up with a broken wrist and broken ribs.
If she was to report it what would it be considered?? Gang rap. or date rap.??
2007-02-05 04:02:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It is supposed to say gang rape
2007-02-05 04:11:05 · update #1
Your friend is wrong-there is no requirement in the law (US) that a woman can only be raped if she is fighting back. As to what the actual charge would be that would depend on what State you live in. If your friend was raped, she should seek medical treatment for her injuries (and to collect evidence should she decide to pursue this in the future) and also call the local rape crisis counseling center or women's shelter. They can better advise her about pressing charges, should she choose to do that (and its her choice) and can also assist her in obtaining counseling or a restraining order.
BTW-Rabbit and his 10months of experience is completely incorrect, please disregard his answer.
2007-02-05 06:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rape is rape. Not fighting back for fearing for your life doesn't make it "legal". The wrist & ribs I am presuming she went to the hospital? So there would be record of that. Gang rape (it was more than one); assault (injuries); even possibility of detaining without consent. Go with her to a rape counselor (the police even have a section for that); do it now before any more time elapses. If she has visible injuries (bruises, etc) take pictures too.
2007-02-05 04:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In over 30 years in law enforcement, each and every victim of this nature has thought of a reason NOT to press charges!
First...the fight is NOT hopeless and obviously she has her facts about the judicial process mixed up!
Second...."Old friends???"....I'd say if someone committed such a tragic offense of Rape and Assault...they were NOT friends..old or new!!!
Your friend has a very good thing going for her....you! Be her support and tell her the importance of stopping these thugs from ever committing such a violent offense against her or anyone else again!
There are NUMEROUS support agencies available to your friend that will help walk her through this process. Most of those agencies can be contacted throught the District Attorney's Office, Crime Victims Division!
Please contact them immediately for more assistance!
Best wishes!
2007-02-05 04:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Rape is rape. She should report it. She obviously tried to fight them off. The proof is her broken ribs and wrist. These 2 guys will rape again.. maybe next time just a kid.
2007-02-05 04:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by Rebel-X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay. First the law states that you have 24 hours to report it before you cant do anything about it. And Second. You have to go to a hospital and they take care of it. It is called Rape- 2 degree. 2 suspects. I am a police officer and this happens alot. If she is scared she can get a restring order.
2007-02-05 04:22:39 · answer #5 · answered by Scott S 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
ugh, just cuz she gave up fighting, that doesn't make it legal. its still rape. if she were to report it, it would be considered rape, who really cares if its gang or date??????
2007-02-05 04:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by jojo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She must report this NOW. Even though she stopped fighting back, it was still RAPE.
And it would be considered rape....................
2007-02-05 04:06:52 · answer #7 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How many time is this question going to be asked? And, you are getting the same answers as the last time you asked it.
2007-02-05 05:48:16 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There would be multiple charges, rape, rape with bodily harm, assault.....
2007-02-05 04:09:04 · answer #9 · answered by Timothy M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gang rap? What are you implying?
2007-02-05 04:10:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋