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What is Rape?
Rape is an aggressive act. It is a crime of violence that uses sex as a weapon.
Florida Statute 794.011 refers to rape as sexual battery, stating:
"Sexual battery is the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object."
Consent cannot be given by anyone who is physically helpless, mentally impaired, or under the influence of narcotics or other intoxicating substances.
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