Statutory rape differs from other types of rape in that, if all participants are over the age of consent (in California, that’s 18 years old), the act is considered a crime even if the minors involved ...

For many contemporary criminal law theorists, statutory law is supposedly the gold standard. Many believe that statutory legislation is more democratic than having common law crimes. Some maintain ...

Statutory rape laws may seem cut and dry, but a recent case in Nebraska may make you want a refresher course on the legal process. On Tuesday in Falls City, Nebraska, a 22-year-old man was scheduled ...