South Carolina § 16-3-540 Consent not a defense.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-3-540 — Consent not a defense.

South Carolina·Title 16 CRIMES AND OFFENSES·Ch. 3 OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON

The implied or express consent of a person to acts which violate Section 16-3-510 does not constitute a defense to violations of Sections 16-3-510 or 16-3-520.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 73 SECTION 4. ARTICLE 7 Assault and Criminal Sexual Conduct

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