Spousal Rape
Many people remain unaware that it is illegal to rape your spouse because they assume that rape does not apply to a married person. However, it is a crime to force a person to perform sexual acts that are not consensual, even if the victim is the spouse of the offender. This is known as spousal rape or marital rape, and it can be both a physically and emotionally traumatizing event. Oftentimes, victims of spousal rape decide to end the marriage through a divorce.
Rape is an inexcusable crime, regardless of who commits the act or the circumstances surrounding the event. If you or a loved one is the victim of spousal rape, we can help you seek protection from your abusive spouse. Please contact the experienced and understanding San Diego spousal rape attorneys of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, at 760-722-7646 for a confidential consultation.
Forms of Spousal Rape
According to the state of California, if your spouse has performed any of the following acts, that spouse may be guilty of spousal rape:
- The offender forces the victim to perform non-consensual sexual acts through physical violence or the threat of physical violence
- The sexual acts are non-consensual because the victim is unconscious or physically restrained
- The offender drugs or otherwise incapacitates the victim so that he or she cannot resist
Spousal rape is a type of domestic abuse, and it is important that victims separate themselves from their violent and disrespectful spouses in order to protect their health and well-being.
Contact Us
At Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, we understand how difficult and stressful it can be to cope with spousal rape. That is why we are committed to helping those who have suffered from this terrible act. If you or a loved one is the victim of spousal rape and is searching for a divorce lawyer, please contact the San Diego marital rape lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, at 760-722-7646 today.
