Lisa’s doctor has informed her that there is a new cure for menstrual cramps. For the cure to work, the doctor must inject the serum into an anonymous donor who she will have sex with. The doctor ordered Lisa to meet the donor in a nearby hotel the next day and he would make sure that the procedure was completed. Lisa did as she was told, had sex with the donor, and later found out that she had not been cured, nor was there ever a cure to begin with. Lisa claims that she was raped. Was Lisa raped? Why or why not? Evaluate these facts under both modern reforms to rape and the principle of fraud in inducement.
What will be an ideal response?
Under modern statutes, any type of fraud may constitute rape, and therefore, the doctor is likely guilty of rape. However, the doctor would not be guilty of fraud in inducement. A person cannot be guilty of fraud in inducement if the victim consents to the sexual act. Here, Lisa consented to the sexual act with the donor.
You might also like to view...
Low parental monitoring is associated with
a) lower levels of antisocial behavior. b) lower levels of violence. c) earlier initiation of substance abuse. d) higher academic achievement.
In all jurisdictions, the ________ in a premarital agreement, is the marriage itself, not the promise to marry.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Prisons are designed and operational processes created specifically to hold young and physically active inmates
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Summarize the personal characteristics that are associated with higher rates for murder victimization in the United States.
What will be an ideal response?